EBP Defined
Evidence Based Practice in nursing can be defined as:
The integration of
best research evidence
with clinical expertise
and patient values.
Source: Sackett, D.L., Rosenberg, W.M., Gray, J.A., Haynes, R.B., & Richardson, W.S. (1996). Evidence based medicine: What it is and what it isn’t. BMJ : British Medical Journal, 312(7023), 71–72.
EBP Process
The evidence-based practice process consists of five phases often represented as the “five As.”
The five As of evidence-based practice are:
1. Ask a clear clinical question
2. Acquire best available evidence
3. Appraise evidence for quality
4. Apply evidence to practice
5. Assess the outcomes
Explore this guide to learn more about the library services and resources that can help you meet your evidence-based practice needs.
Evidence-Based Practice
This guide provides information and resources to assist with evidence-based practice research. Review this page for more background information on evidence-based health care practice in nursing.
Evidence-Based Practice Library Guide
Visit the Evidence-Based Practice library guide for more information on:
- PICO & PICo QuestionsLearn how to form a strong clinical question to guide your research.
- Acquiring EvidenceFind out how to apply a database search strategy and which types of evidence you should consult.
- Evidence Levels, Recommendations & TypesSee information on levels of evidence, Grades of Recommendation, and key definitions of study designs.
- Databases & Research ResourcesAccess library databases, grey literature resources, clinical guidelines websites.
- Evidence Appraisal ResourcesLink to appraisal tools from many sources, including Joanna Briggs Institute.
Evidence-Based Medicine Triad Model
The Evidence-Based Medicine Triad Model shows how evidence-based health care is the combination of clinical expertise, patient values and expectations, and best external evidence.
Source: Source: Florida State University, College of Medicine
The Joanna Briggs Institute Model
JBI’s model of Evidence-based practice presents a cyclical process that includes evidence generation, synthesis, transfer, utilization, and context within global health. More information on the JBI Model can be found here.
Source: http://joannabriggs.org/jbi-approach.html#tabbed-nav=JBI-approach
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