To prepare
Review the Learning Resources,
particularly the chapter on evidence-based practice from McEwen and
Wills, and readings in the White, Dudley-Brown, and Terhaar text.
With
your understanding of evidence-based practice in mind, observe for
examples of evidence-based practice (EBP) in the health care
organization where you practice, and/or examples of nursing practice
that are tradition bound and lack an evidence base.
Consider conditions that support EBP within health care organizations and recommendations for application of EBP.
With these thoughts in mind …
Post a blog on the topic of evidence-based practice
in the health care organization where you practice. Drawing on your
understanding of EBP and your firsthand observations within your
organization, include the following content in your blog:
Briefly describe one specific example of evidence-based practice that produced/is producing significant patient outcomes. Or,
if you are lacking examples, describe a recent patient experience that
might have been improved through application of evidence-based practice.
Explain your reasoning. Note: To maintain confidentiality, do not refer to individuals by name or with identifying details.
Evaluate
the overall application of evidence-based practice within your health
care organization, including conditions that support it or roadblocks to
overcome. Explain your reasoning, including how you have arrived at
your conclusions.
Describe how you can advocate for application of evidence-based practice within your health care organization.
