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Evidence-based practice within one integrated system

Your working day is technically over. At least, on paper. In reality, the clinic is running late, meetings take longer than planned, and just then a substantive question about a treatment arises. You want to underpin your decisions carefully. Evidence-based, as it should be. A quick search, then. Or rather… “quick”.

Before you know it, you are leafing through protocols, opening multiple publications, and navigating databases. Plenty of valuable information, but scattered across different sources. And while you search, the clock keeps ticking. Sound familiar? For many healthcare professionals, this is a daily reality. Evidence-based practice is essential, yet finding the right substantiation can feel like a quest in itself. Not due to a lack of knowledge, but because of the route you have to take. We believed this could be done differently.

Evidence-based practice: logical, yet often cumbersome

For years, evidence-based practice has formed a cornerstone of high-quality care. Decisions should be grounded in the best available evidence, combined with clinical expertise and the individual patient’s context. Clear and rational in theory, yet more complex in day-to-day practice. Relevant information resides in protocols, guidelines, and scientific literature, but is rarely accessible from a single point.

This means switching between systems, searching across various databases and documents, and repeatedly assessing whether the information found is complete and up to date. It often takes more time than one would like to locate that one crucial answer or piece of substantiation. The result is a persistent tension: evidence-based practice is vital, but the path towards it places considerable demands on professionals already working under significant pressure.

A different approach: the integration of Zenya and EvidenceHunt

Fortunately, the era of prolonged searching for the right evidence is coming to an end. Rather than requiring professionals to navigate separate documents and disparate data sources, the integration of Zenya and EvidenceHunt brings knowledge together within one logical workflow. Where protocols and internal agreements guide everyday practice, EvidenceHunt directly complements them with relevant scientific substantiation.

The outcome is an integrated search and discovery experience in which internal and external knowledge sources reinforce one another instead of existing side by side. No fragmented information or laborious searches, but rapid access to reliable, traceable insights precisely when a clinical question arises. Evidence-based practice thus becomes not an additional task, but a natural component of the care process.

What difference will this integration make to your working day?

The practical impact of this integration is most apparent where speed and reliability must go hand in hand. When clinicians wish to substantiate a treatment decision, there is no longer a need to consult multiple systems or sift through extensive documents. Relevant protocol passages appear directly alongside supporting insights from current literature. This not only reduces search time, but also strengthens confidence that decisions rest on complete and well-founded information.

For medical researchers, the benefits are similar, albeit with a different emphasis. From within EvidenceHunt, they can analyse literature and guidelines while simultaneously linking these insights to the protocols and agreements of their own organisation. External evidence can be more easily aligned with local practice, without additional searches or system changes.

In this way, the integration supports both daily clinical work and the ongoing development and improvement of care. Knowledge becomes easier to find, more practical to use, and directly connected to the context in which it must deliver value.

Another system? Certainly not

We understand the proliferation of systems is a familiar challenge in healthcare. Together with EvidenceHunt, the aim has therefore been to provide a solution accessible from a single environment. Professionals continue working within the trusted Zenya platform, while the capabilities of EvidenceHunt are incorporated seamlessly. Searching and finding occur in one place, without the need to alternate between applications or learn entirely new software.

This has a direct effect on adoption and everyday usage. Fewer barriers increase the likelihood that professionals will use the solution at the very moments knowledge is required. Ease of use becomes not a secondary concern, but a prerequisite for effective evidence-based practice. Not another tool to manage, but an integrated experience aligned with existing workflows.

Saving time while strengthening evidence-based practice

By bringing together internal knowledge and scientific substantiation within one familiar environment, evidence-based practice becomes more practical and accessible. Less time spent searching, less fragmentation, and faster access to relevant, traceable information. The integration thus supports not only stronger decision-making, but also efficiency and professional satisfaction for clinicians and researchers alike.

Curious to see how this works in practice? In the upcoming webinar hosted jointly with EvidenceHunt, we will demonstrate how the integration functions and what it can mean for healthcare organisations. An excellent opportunity to explore the possibilities and discuss questions specific to your own context.

Marleen de Greef - Content Marketeer - Zenya
Contentmarketeer at Zenya 
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