Institute for Evidence-Based Healthcare
Our Purpose
We aim to improve healthcare by better understanding the causes of, and solutions to, gaps between research evidence and its application in practice.
The Institute delivers world-class research, engagement and training that serves as a national and international resource for scholars, clinicians, system leaders, patients and families in the implementation of evidence-based clinical care. The effective integration of research into practice contributes to the health and healthcare of Australians, influences health policy, improves global health outcomes, and enhances Bond University as a leading private and independent University.
2025 IEBH Annual Report
IEBH Annual Report 2025: Strengthening Evidence, Empowering Communities, Transforming Health
Discover how our researchers, consumers, partners and communities worked together throughout 2025 to advance evidence-based healthcare and create lasting impact across Australia and beyond. Read the full report to explore our achievements, innovations and vision for the future.
Latest news
Queen’s Birthday honours for professors
Bond University professors Paul Glasziou and Chris Del Mar have been appointed to the Order of Australia. Professor Glasziou was announced as an Officer of the Order (AO) in the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours List while Professor Del Mar becomes a Member of the Order (AM).
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Do you remember hearing about the simple blood test that could tell if you had any of several different cancers? What about the Apple Watch that promised to catch your hidden heart problems before it was too late? Or the artificial intelligence test to diagnose your dementia years before symptoms appear?
Read more about The media is overhyping early detection tests, and this may be harming the healthyPandemic may offer opportunity to wind back unnecessary care
A systematic review of more than 80 scientific studies from around the world has found a pandemic-induced median reduction of 37 per cent in the use of healthcare services, such as visits to emergency departments. Published in BMJ Open, the review summarised 81 studies from the first four months of the COVID-19 pandemic and found similar reductions across all forms of healthcare, from hospital visits to diagnostic tests and treatments. The review also found that in many cases, the reductions in the use of healthcare were greater for those with milder conditions, such as for example visits to emergency departments for abdominal pain for example.
Read more about Pandemic may offer opportunity to wind back unnecessary careHealth and medical app research recognised with top award
Researching the effectiveness of popular health and medical apps has proven a prescription for academic success for Bond University’s Oyuka Byambasuren.
Read more about Health and medical app research recognised with top award