The Need
Where does the best scientific evidence come from?
The best scientific evidence comes from well-designed, systematically conducted research studies found in scientific, peer-reviewed journals.
After implementing an EBP change, it is important to what?
After implementing an EBP change, it is important to communicate the results.
Which step is to evaluate the outcomes of practice decisions and changes based on evidence?
Step 5. Evaluate the outcomes of practice decisions and changes based on evidence.
What approach does critically reviewing and analyzing the available evidence requires?
Critically reviewing and analyzing the available evidence requires a systematic approach.
What is a small-scale research study or one that includes a quality or performance improvement (PI) project?
A pilot study is a small-scale research study or one that includes a quality or performance improvement (PI) project.
What does the correct of application of EBP involve in nursing practice?
The correct application of EBP also involves ethical and accountable professional nursing practice.
As a professional nurse, it is critical to what?
As a professional nurse, it is critical to contribute to the growing knowledge of nursing practice.
What step is to systematically search for and collect the most relevant and best evidence?
Step 2. Systematically search for and collect the most relevant and best evidence.
What must one know when reviewing an article?
Know the elements of an article when reviewing each one.
What involves bringing all stakeholders (individuals who have an interest or concern in the practice change) together to explain why the evidence-based interventions are important?
Engagement involves bringing all stakeholders (individuals who have an interest or concern in the practice change) together to explain why the evidence-based interventions are important.
What does research studies show that EBP enhances, improves and empowers?
EBP enhances the patient experience and patient satisfaction, improves health care quality and safety, decreases cost, empowers clinicians, and improves patient outcomes
When a practice change occurs on a nursing unit level who is the first group to discuss the outcomes of the change?
When a practice change occurs on a nursing unit level, the first group to discuss the outcomes of the change is the clinical staff on that unit.
What step is to communicate the outcomes of EBP decision or changes?
Step 6. Communicate the outcomes of EBP decision or changes.
Evidence-based articles include what elements?
Abstract
Introduction
Literature review or background
Manuscript narrative
Purpose statementMethods or design
Analysis
Results or conclusions
Clinical implications
What is needed to integrate evidence into practice?
To integrate evidence into practice, education of all those involved in the practice change must occur.
Evidence based knowledge guides what?
Evidence based knowledge guides clinical judgement in clinical decision making.
If you implement an evidence-based intervention with one patient, you and the patient determine what?
If you implement an evidence-based intervention with one patient, you and the patient determine the effectiveness of that intervention.
What step is to critically appraise the evidence you gather?
Step 3. Critically appraise the evidence you gather.
Many EBP committees use what for evaluating studies?
Many EBP committees use critical appraisal guides or useful checklists for evaluating studies.
What items are updated when new evidence justifies a revision?
Today, policies and protocols are updated when new evidence justifies a revision.
EBP competencies are foundational for delivering what?
EBP competencies are foundational for delivering high-quality care.
What are effective strategies for communicating EBP changes and practices?
Unit huddles, meetings, and newsletters are effective strategies for communicating EBP changes and practices
What step is to integrate the best evidence with your clinical expertise and patient and family preferences and values to make the best practice decision or change?
Step 4. Integrate the best evidence with your clinical expertise and patient and family preferences and values to make the best practice decision or change.
Ethically it is important to consider evidence that does what?
Ethically it is important to consider evidence that benefits patients and does no harm.
What are updates designed to do?
Updates are designed to share the most recent evidence and facilitate staff adherence to new practices.