evidence-based practice correct answer: the collection,
evaluation, and integration of valid research evidence, combined
with clinical expertise and an understanding of patient and
family values and preferences, to inform clinical decision
making
EBP is the integration of correct answer: best research, clinical
expertise and patient preferences to achieve consistent optimal
outcomes
EBP steps (7) correct answer: -spirit of inquiry
-ask clinical question (PICOT)
-gather/search for best evidence
-assess/appraise evidence
-act/integrate evidence, clinical expertise, PT preference, and
values -> put into practice
-evaluate outcome
-disseminate/share EBP results/change
benefits of EBP correct answer: -increases quality of care
-betters patient outcomes
-decreases costs
-increases nurse satisfaction
barriers to EBP correct answer: -lack of knowledge (don't know
what EBP is, how to access literature/research and apply it, how
to read or appraise)
-limited time due to nursing shortage + demanding caseload
, -lack of resources + support for higher admin
-lack of leadership support (no EBP mentors)
critical appraisal correct answer: process of carefully and
systematically assessing the outcome of research to judge its
trustworthiness, and its value and relevance in a particular
context
critical appraisal criteria correct answer: standards, appraisal
guides, or questions used to assess an article
critical appraisal determines correct answer: -level of evidence
-how well the research was conducted
-how useful it is to practice
validity correct answer: truthfulness
usefulness correct answer: clinical applicability
critique correct answer: the process of critical appraisal that
objectively and critically evaluates a research report's content
for scientific merit and application to practice
critical reading correct answer: the reader evaluates or judges
the accuracy and truthfulness of content.
levels of evidence correct answer: a rating system for judging
the strength of a study's design (seven total levels)