Evidence-Based Medicine

Aims & Scope

BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine: Publishes original evidence based research, insights and opinions on what matters for health care Focuses on the tools, methods, and concepts that are basic and central to practising evidence-based medicine.

How we deliver relevant, trustworthy and impactful evidence: By Disseminating relevant research: saving you time and improving your practice – BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine systematically searches international medical journals and applies strict criteria to identify relevant research.

Content is critically appraised, leading to a succinct commentary focusing on the paper’s key findings and implications for clinical practice.

By Providing debate, analysis, and opinion on trusted evidence that matters for better healthcare – BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine debates the uncertainties and controversies in evidence and the research methods that educate and inform practice.

By Publishing original research that affects practice – BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine publishes the latest research that enhances the practice and understanding of evidence-based healthcare.

Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar

Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• New evidence pyramid

  Citation: 968

  Authors: M Hassan, Noor, Mouaz, Fares

• Rating the certainty in evidence in the absence of a single estimate of effect

  Citation: 463

  Authors: M Hassan, Reem A, Holger J, Shahnaz, Nancy

• Guidelines for reporting meta-epidemiological methodology research

  Citation: 356

  Authors: Mohammad Hassan, Zhen

• Principles for high-quality, high-value testing

  Citation: 316

  Authors: Michael, Greg, Michael

• The GAD-7 scale was accurate for diagnosing generalised anxiety disorder

  Citation: 249

  Authors: R. P

• Medical apps for smartphones: lack of evidence undermines quality and safety

  Citation: 235

  Authors: Arthur Willem Gerard, Benjamin Jelle, Louise

• Clinical expertise in the era of evidence-based medicine and patient choice

  Citation: 198

  Authors: R B.

• GRADE: assessing the quality of evidence for diagnostic recommendations

  Citation: 129

  Authors: Holger J, Andrew D, Jan, Paul, Patrick, Stephanie, Paola, Roman, Gordon H

• The 2-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale had high sensitivity and specificity for detecting GAD in primary care

  Citation: 120

  Authors: P.

• Of studies, syntheses, synopses, summaries, and systems: the "5S" evolution of information services for evidence-based healthcare decisions

  Citation: 115

  Authors: R