Evidence Based Practice In Nursing
EBP:Definition & Explanation
As I go through my research regarding evidence-based practice and its importance to my profession, I came to encounter different authors who had stated numerous definitions and explanations for the term.
One definition that succinctly captures the essence of evidence-based practice (EBP) is that of Ingersoll’s (2000). She defines EBP as, “the conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of a theory-derived, research-based information in making decisions about care delivery to individuals or group of patients and in consideration of individual needs and preferences”. This means that EBP is a process involving the examination and application of research findings or other reliable evidence that has been integrated with scientific theories. For nurses to participate in this process, they must use their critical thinking skills to review research publications and other …show more content…
Furthermore, EBP relies on rigorous integration of research evidence on a topic through integrative reviews, which are rigorous, systematic inquiries with many similarities to original primary studies. EBP typically involves weighing various types of evidence, and often an evidence hierarchy is used to rank studies and other information according to the strength of evidence provided.
EBP also possess characteristics such as objectivity and accessibility. Evidence-based practices eliminate subjective professional judgment when developing appropriate plans of action and it is readily available to the public via public research and studies, making it possible for patrons of the chosen service to assess whether the institution does indeed follow evidence-based practices geared toward bringing about the desired results.
Research
As I go through my research regarding evidence-based practice and its importance to my profession, I came to encounter different authors who had stated numerous definitions and explanations for the term.
One definition that succinctly captures the essence of evidence-based practice (EBP) is that of Ingersoll’s (2000). She defines EBP as, “the conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of a theory-derived, research-based information in making decisions about care delivery to individuals or group of patients and in consideration of individual needs and preferences”. This means that EBP is a process involving the examination and application of research findings or other reliable evidence that has been integrated with scientific theories. For nurses to participate in this process, they must use their critical thinking skills to review research publications and other …show more content…
Furthermore, EBP relies on rigorous integration of research evidence on a topic through integrative reviews, which are rigorous, systematic inquiries with many similarities to original primary studies. EBP typically involves weighing various types of evidence, and often an evidence hierarchy is used to rank studies and other information according to the strength of evidence provided.
EBP also possess characteristics such as objectivity and accessibility. Evidence-based practices eliminate subjective professional judgment when developing appropriate plans of action and it is readily available to the public via public research and studies, making it possible for patrons of the chosen service to assess whether the institution does indeed follow evidence-based practices geared toward bringing about the desired results.
Research