NUR 39401: Health Promotion & Education: Evidence-Based Practice

Ask

   Pose a clear question that will lead to the right evidence for the problem.

Acquire

   Use the question to determine how to search for the evidence.

Appraise

   Critically evaluate the evidence.

Apply

   Put the evidence into action

Assess

   Evaluate outcomes.

Source: 

Hopp, L., & Rittenmeyer, L. (2012). Introduction to evidence-based practice: A practical guide for nursing. Philadelphia: F.A. Davis.

The components of evidence-based practice combine best available evidence from pre-appraised and synthesized evidence, research, expert opinion, and clinical practice guidelines with the influence of patient preference, and other available resources.