Discussion Topic
Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a process that combines the best available scientific evidence with clinical expertise and patient values to make healthcare decisions:
Scientific evidence: The best available research evidence, usually found in clinically relevant research that has been conducted using sound methodology
Clinical expertise: The clinician’s accumulated education, experience, and clinical skills
Patient values: The patient’s unique values and circumstances
In
Nursing EBP involves providing holistic, quality care based on the most up-to-date research and knowledge rather than traditional methods, advice from colleagues, or personal beliefs.
The steps in EBP
Evidence-Based Practice is usually seen as having five steps:
Step 1 ASK Express the problem as a clinical question (Ask the question)
Step 2 ACQUIRE Find evidence-based resources that answer the question (Acquire the evidence)
Step 3 APPRAISE Critically appraise the evidence to assess its validity (Appraise the evidence)
Step 4 APPLY Apply the evidence (Apply the evidence to the patient(s) or problem)
Step 5 ASSESS/AUDIT Evaluate your performance in carrying out Steps 1 – 4 (Assess and audit the process)
This week our discussion will be centered around what evidence-based practice is.
What have you discovered thus far with your Review of Literature regarding your Capstone Topic of Interest?
This post should be minimally 400 words and include at least 3 peer-reviewed scholarly references to support your ideas and positions. APA format should be strictly followed.
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