Which of the following are most responsible for the emerging use of evidence-based practice (EBP) in health care? (Select all that apply.)
A) Accountability by consumers of governmental and health care agencies
B) Introduction of national health care guidelines
C) Shorter implementation time of new research
D) Variability of care among health care practitioners and facilities
E) Similarity with other science disciplines and their amounts of research
F) Eligibility to receive government grants for research excellence

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Economic factors, the variability of care, and the rising cost of health care have been the driving force in the call for EBP. Consumers and governmental agencies are insisting on transparency, accountability for effectiveness, and efficiency in health care. EBP began before the introduction of national health care guidelines. Shorter implementation time of new research is irrelevant in the use of EBP. Similarity with other sciences and their amounts of research and eligibility to receive government funding for research excellence are incorrect.

Which of the Following Are Most Responsible for the Emerging