NUR 4380 - Research Midterm Exam Review.

NUR 4380 - Research Midterm Exam Review/NUR 4380 - Research Midterm Exam Review. Week 1: Introduction to Evidence Based Practice (Chapter 1 & 12) 1. Define evidence-based practice (EBP). (Book definition) practice based on the best available evidence, patient, preferences, and clinical judgment (Powerpoint definition) “the conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of theory derived, research-based information in making decisions about care delivery to individuals of groups of patients and in consideration of individual need and preferences” Most definitions of evidence-based practice include three components: o Research-based information o Clinical expertise (use with caution) o Patient preferences (values and expectations) To participate, nurses must: o Use their critical thinking skills to review research publications and other sources of information o Evaluate the information o Use their clinical decision-making skills to apply evidence to patient care Research Utilization vs EBP