Evidence-Based Nursing
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Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) -clinical decision making that integrates the best available research with clinical
expertise and patient characteristics and preferences
-evidence driven
-somewhat rigorous
-translate it
Research -scientific process that validates & refines existing knowledge & generates new
knowledge that directly & indirectly influences nursing practice or health
systems
-inquiry driven
-provides for highest level of evidence
-most rigorous
-generate it
Quality Improvement (QI) -systematic approach
-data driven
-incorporates existing knowledge
-least rigorous
-incorporate it
Barriers of EBP -individual factors, organizational factors
Examples:
-lack of resources
-resistant to change
-time
-money
-lack of knowledge about EBP & research
General Steps of Research 1. identify research question
2. conduct review of literature
3. identify a theoretical framework
4. select a research design
5. implement the study
6. analyze data
7. draw conclusions
8 disseminate findings
General Steps of EBP 1. ask clinical questions
2. search literature
3. critically appraise evidence
4. implement practice change
5. evaluate