Sana’a – The College of Medicine and Health Sciences at the University of Science and Technology (UST) discussed an outstanding graduation research project conducted by a group of students from the Department of Medicine and Surgery. The study examined the status of evidence-based medicine application among internal medicine physicians in the Sana’a Capital Secretariat, under the title: “Practices, Attitudes, and Barriers of Internal Medicine Physicians Toward the Use of Evidence-Based Medicine in the Sana’a Capital Secretariat – Yemen 2026.”
The study aimed to explore the level of implementation of evidence-based medicine in clinical practice and to identify the key challenges and barriers faced by physicians in this field, particularly in light of the exceptional conditions affecting Yemen’s healthcare sector.
The researchers emphasized that the study represents an important step toward enhancing the quality of healthcare and narrowing the gap between international medical standards and local clinical practice, thereby supporting evidence-based clinical decision-making grounded in the latest scientific research.
During the discussion session, the researchers presented the study’s objectives and methodology, which included 208 internal medicine physicians across hospitals in the capital. The findings revealed that the majority of physicians demonstrated a strong positive attitude toward evidence-based medicine; however, actual clinical practice remains at a moderate level.
The researchers recommended strengthening support for healthcare institutions by incorporating mandatory training in evidence-based medicine within residency programs and providing free access to digital libraries to enhance clinical decision-making efficiency and improve healthcare outcomes.
The research was prepared by the students: Moayad Mohammed Pasha, Abdullah Mohammed Moqbel, Ahmed Taha Mohammed, Mohammed Abdulaleem Al-Faqeeh, Osama Abdulhakim Dammag, and Ibrahim Bassam Al-Dubaie
The discussion was attended by Dr. Mahdi Al-Qarawani, Vice Dean for Clinical Training and Hospitals, who praised the importance of the study and its role in promoting evidence-based medical practice and improving the quality of healthcare services.
