Evidence-based (nursing) practice is the conscientious and judicious use of current best evidence in conjunction with clinical expertise and patient values and preferences to guide health care decisions.
As cited in: LoBiondo-Wood, G. and Haber, J. (2010). Nursing research: methods and critical appraisal for evidence-based practice. St. Louis: MO.
This 5 step model forms the basis for Evidence-Based Nursing Practice:
1. ASK - formulating a searchable question
2. ACQUIRE - searching the literature to answer the question
3. APPRAISE - critically reviewing the literature
4. APPLY - applying the results to clinical practice
5. EVALUATE - evaluating the outcomes of the application
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