Table 3

Suggested strategies for promoting EBM in radiology

Key areas of improvement	Suggested strategies and action
Quality and quantity of evidence	Fostering a research culture (eg, clinician researcher interaction) Link to academic institutions Form multicentre research networks Focus on the evidence base should be an integral part of multidisciplinary meetings
Access to evidence	Mobile applications
Education and training	Definition of EBM, emphasising the role of clinical expertise and patient preferences in EBM Explain the pros and cons of Google and PubMed searches or other sources (STATdx) Clarify the fundamentals of EBM being the evidence hierarchy Demonstrate practice tips for using Cochrane to answer a clinical question Provide a framework for critical appraisal Setting EBM in context (not sacrificing clinical experience or the art of medicine) Mandated training for example, CME Short courses in EBM (+ online support)
Applying EBM in practice	Journal club meetings (include tools, feedback)—face-to-face or online Ongoing training in using EBM, with assistance from experts such as clinical epidemiologists Develop and disseminate evidence-based guidelines and protocols for referrers Develop evidence summaries in clinical practice Promote access to preappraised evidence-based resources such as AJR guidelines
Empowerment	Conduct audits of referral practices