__________________ is defined as the use of innovative and methodologically robust research in combination with both clinical expertise and patient and family input to best inform the treatment decisions made by health care professionals and interdisciplinary teams.

A) Chiropractic medicine
B) Acupuncture
C) Homeopathic medicine
D) Evidence-based practice

Evidence-based practice is defined by the integration of the best research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values to facilitate clinical decision-making. It involves the use of current, high-quality research in making decisions about the care of individual patients. This approach ensures that patient care is optimized through the application of the most current and relevant research findings, combined with the healthcare professional's expertise and the values and preferences of the patients and their families.