2melnyk Ebp The Seven Steps
2melnyk Ebp The Seven Steps
2melnyk Ebp The Seven Steps
This is the second article in a new series from the Arizona State University College of Nursing and Health Innovations Center for the Advancement of Evidence-Based Practice. Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a problem-solving
approach to the delivery of health care that integrates the best evidence from studies and patient care data with clinician expertise and patient preferences and values. When delivered in a context of caring and in a supportive organizational culture, the highest quality of care and best patient outcomes can be achieved.
The purpose of this series is to give nurses the knowledge and skills they need to implement EBP consistently, one
step at a time. Articles will appear every two months to allow you time to incorporate information as you work
toward implementing EBP at your institution. Also, weve scheduled Ask the Authors calls every few months to provide a direct line to the experts to help you resolve questions. See details below.
ajn@wolterskluwer.com
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