What is Evidence-based Practice?
Definition: 'The best available evidence, the context in which care is delivered, the individual patient and the professional judgement and expertise of the health professional inform this process.'
Source: JBI. (n.d.) JBI approach to EBHC. https://joannabriggs.org/jbi-approach-to-EBHC
Steps in the EBP Process
Evidence-based practice brings together the best available evidence with clinical expertise and the patient’s values and expectations to provide a positive and safe outcome for the patient. The clinical setting is also an important factor as a major city hospital will have more resources available than a small regional clinic.
The 5 steps are;
- Ask a clinical question
- Search for the evidence
- Critically appraise the evidence
- Implement the findings from the evidence
- Evaluate the process (Steps 1-4)
This guide will focus on the first 3 steps.