Table 1 Inclusion and exclusion criteria for included studies
Category | Inclusion criteria | Exclusion criteria |
|---|---|---|
Population | General practitioners | Other health professionals such as dentists, nurse, or allied health workers |
Concept | (1) Literature discussing the definitions of EBM in general practice (2) Literature discussing the characteristics of EBM in general practice | Studies without substantial discussions about the definitions or characteristics of EBM in general practice |
Context | General practice in community setting | Other settings such as hospital, pharmacy, or aged care |
Types of evidence source | Original research (both descriptive and interventional, qualitative and quantitative), reviews, systematic reviews, narrative reviews, commentaries | None |
Publication Year | No date limits | None |
Language | English | All other languages |
Other | Â | (1) Studies for which full-text access cannot be obtained (2) Studies focusing solely on evidence-based education in general practice |