Explain The Steps Of Ebp Process
Fantastic job on this week's infograph! I like your inclusion of the 6 steps of EBP process. One article I found addresses the same steps as you've mentioned, however it also includes Step 0, which is "cultivate a spirit of inquiry" and this is important because without curiosity about best evidence to guide clinical decision making then embracing EBP can be difficult (Melnyk, Overholt, Stillwell & Williamson, 2009). The article mentions examples of questions for nurses to think about relating to spirit of inquiry, such as:
" When is the best time to question my current clinical practices and with whom?"
"Where can I find the best evidence to answer my clinical questions?"
" Why am I doing what I do with my patients?"
(Melnyk, Overholt,
Stillwell & Williamson, 2009)
For nurses to be confident in their skills and continue to provide high quality care to patients, it is necessary for nurses to consistently question current clinical practices and make adjustments based on the best recent evidence (Melnyk, Overholt, Stillwell & Williamson, 2009).