Understanding Evidence-Based Practice
Evidence-based practice involves the incorporation of three components to improve outcomes and quality of life. External evidence includes systematic reviews, randomized control trials, best practice, and clinical practice guidelines that support a change in clinical practice. Internal evidence includes health care institution based quality improvement projects, outcome management initiatives, and clinical expertise. Accounting for patient preferences and values is the third component of this critical equation.
Research + Clinical Expertise + Patient Preference = EBP
The articles below will help you understand the true meaning of evidence-based practice and why it is so important to incorporate all three components. It is not enough to base practice on one research study. A critical analysis of available research, putting the findings in the context of your organization, and adding the perspectives and judgment of clinicians and patients is imperative for true evidence-based practice.
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Why Do We Worship P < .05?
Quality Management in Health Care
March 2012
RESEARCH CORNER: Your role in protecting research participants
Nursing2012
January 2012
Evidence and the Executive: Guiding Implementation Frameworks and Resources for Evidence Translation
JONA: Journal of Nursing Administration
December 2011
Research Corner: When and How to Evaluate Interrater Reliability of Patient Assessment Tools
AACN Advanced Critical Care
December 2011
A Taste of Nursing Research: An Interactive Program Introducing Evidence-Based Practice and Research to Clinical Nurses
Journal for Nurses in Staff Development
November/December 2011
Research Rounds: Understanding P values
Nursing2011 Critical Care
November 2011
Evidence-Based Practice: Disseminating the Evidence and Sustaining the Change
American Journal of Nursing
November 2011
VNAA's Voice: Evidence-Based Care, Best Practices, and OASIS-C
Home Healthcare Nurse
October 2011
Evidence-Based Practice, Part III: Implementation
American Journal of Nursing
August 2011
Evidence-Based Practice, Part II: Critical Appraisal of the Evidence
American Journal of Nursing
January 2011
Strategies for Promoting the Scientific Integrity of Nursing Research in Clinical Settings
Journal for Nurses in Staff Development
September/October 2010
Evidence-Based Practice, Part 1: Developing and Searching the Clinical Question
American Journal of Nursing
July 2010
Seeing Through the Clouds in Evidence-Based Practice
Nursing Management
November 2009
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