Pacific Northwest Evidence-based Practice Center
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Pacific Northwest Evidence-based Practice Center (EPC), based at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), conducts evidence synthesis to inform healthcare decisions across a broad spectrum of topics.
Mission
The mission of the Pacific Northwest EPC is to synthesize scientific evidence that informs healthcare practices, policies, and research directions. It concentrates on areas like clinical prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and health services research, aiming to improve patient care and health system performance through evidence-based reviews.
Parent organization
The Pacific Northwest EPC is funded and guided by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, which focuses on enhancing healthcare through research.
Legislation
The EPC was established under the AHRQ initiative to support evidence-based healthcare but does not have a specific legislative act directly associated with its creation.
Partners
The Pacific Northwest EPC collaborates with:
- AHRQ
- Oregon Health & Science University
- The University of Washington
- Aggregate Analytics, Inc.
Number of employees
The specific number of staff dedicated to the EPC isn't publicly detailed.
Organization structure
- Research Division focuses on conducting systematic reviews and evidence synthesis.
- Methodology Team works on refining methods used in evidence synthesis.
- Dissemination Office ensures the research findings reach relevant stakeholders.
List of programs
- Systematic Reviews on Health Interventions
- Evidence Reports for Clinical Practices
- Diagnostic Technology Assessments
- Health Services Research
Last total enacted budget
The budget specifics for the Pacific Northwest EPC are not publicly available, as they are part of AHRQ's overall funding.
Leader
The EPC is led by a Director, typically from OHSU.
Services provided
The Pacific Northwest EPC provides services by synthesizing evidence to produce systematic reviews, evidence reports, and technology assessments. These reviews help clinicians, policymakers, and researchers make informed decisions about health care practices, insurance coverage, and the need for further research.
Regulations overseen
The EPC does not have regulatory oversight but produces evidence that can influence health care policy and regulatory decisions.
Headquarters address
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97239
Website
https://www.ohsu.edu/evidence-based-practice-center
Wikipedia article
No specific Wikipedia article exists for the Pacific Northwest EPC; for context, see wikipedia:Oregon Health & Science University and wikipedia:Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.