EBP

Question 1

explicit,judicious,and conscientious use of current best evidence from health care research in decisions about the care of individuals and populations

Answer 1

Evidence-based practice

Question 2

five A’s critical steps

Answer 2

1. ASK the answerable clinical question

2.ACQUIRE the most relevant and best evidence to answer the question

3.APPRAISE the evidence critically for validity,relevance, and applicability

4.APPLY the evidence, along with critical expertise and the patient’s preference and values

5. ASSESS the effectiveness and efficiency of the previous four steps and seek ways to improve one’a ability to ask,acquire,appraise and apply

Question 3

3 components of evidence based practice

Answer 3

1.clinical expertise
2.current best evidence
3.client/patient perspectives

Question 4

benefits of EVP

Answer 4

1. improved patient outcomes
   2.Lower costs of care
2. superior nursing skills

Question 5

7 steps of ebp

Answer 5

step zero- cultivate a spirit of inquiry
step 1- ask clinical questions in PICOT format
step 2- search for best evidence
step 3- critically appraise the evidence
step 4- integrate the evidence with clinical expertise and patient preferences and values
step 5- evaluate the outcomes of the practice decisions
step 6- Disseminate EBP results

Question 6

3 requirement of ebp in it

Answer 6

1. know what to do
   2.do what is known
   3.understand what is done

Question 7

characteristics of ebp

Answer 7

1.simplicity
2.accessibility
3.sensitivity
4.efficiency

Question 8

plays a crucial role in the ebp by allowing health care practitioners to access and evaluate clinical evidence as they formulate their patient care strategies

Answer 8

Information technology