Nursing Research
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Cycle
The EBP cycle is a step-by-step process for integrating the best research evidence with clinical expertise and patient preferences.
Steps
- Step 1: Formulate a searchable clinical question (PICO).
- Step 2: Search for the best available evidence (databases like CINAHL, PubMed).
- Step 3: Critically appraise the evidence for validity and applicability.
- Step 4: Integrate evidence with clinical expertise and patient values.
- Step 5: Evaluate the outcome of the change in practice.
Barriers
- Lack of time, limited access to databases, resistance to organizational change, and lack of EBP knowledge.
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