According to the American Nurses Association, "Evidence-based practice in nursing 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."
Evidence-Based Practice is the intersection of clinical expertise, patient values & preferences, and research evidence in order to make informed clinical decisions and treat patients.
Image: Duke University Medical Center Library (2015). Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice.
image: Dearholt, S., Dang, Deborah, & Sigma Theta Tau International. (2012). Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-based Practice : Models and Guidelines.
Groot, van der Wouden, Hell, and Niewig (2013), identified 5 crucial steps to evidence-based practice, including:
- Asking clear questions about the patient's issue and determine the ultimate goal
- Acquire the best evidence by searching relevant clinical articles from authoritative sources
- Evaluate the resources gathered to determine if the information is valid, high quality, and relevant for the patient
- Apply the evidence to the clinical practice by making decisions based on your nursing expertise and the new evidence gathered
- Assess outcomes to determine if the treatment was effective and if it should be considered in the future
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