Is evidence-based practice increasing or decreasing?

• A. Decreasing
• B. Stable
• C. Fluctuating
• D. Increasing

Answer: (D)

Evidence-based practice has been increasing over time as clinicians are encouraged to base decisions on the best available research, combined with clinical expertise and patient preferences. In physical agent modalities, this means regularly appraising studies, consulting systematic reviews and guidelines, and using outcomes data to guide what modalities are chosen and how they’re applied. This upward trend is fueled by professional standards, continuing education requirements, payer expectations, and better access to research databases that help translate evidence into practice. While some modalities may have mixed or evolving evidence, the overall movement is toward more evidence-informed decision making rather than less.