NUR2 630 Clinical Project 1 (KT)

Evidence-Based Practice | Evidence-Informed Practice

"Evidence based practice is a problem solving approach to clinical decision making that incorporates a search for the best & latest evidence, clinical expertise & assessment, and patient preference values within a context of caring" Mazurek Melnyk et al, 2005

The Five Steps:

This is an iterative process!

In nursing practice we can add some additional steps, making it a seven step process that includes KT (From: Melnyk, B. M., & Fineout-Overholt, E. (2015). Evidence-based practice in nursing & healthcare: A guide to best practice- see link to book below):

Additional reading:

Woodbury, M.G. et al (2014). Evidence-based Practice vs Evidence-Informed Practice: What's the difference? Wound Care Canada. 12(1). 

Additional Resources:

JGH Library EBNP Subject Guide

Please complete the Ask & Search modules before attending a clinic if you require help with searching the literature.