Evidence-based practice in action

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Nursing
• Evidence-Based Practice

Background:

• The Journal of Pediatric Nursing (JPN) seeks to promote evidence-based practice (EBP) among pediatric healthcare professionals.
• Clinicians require clear guidelines for submitting clinically based research and EBP projects.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide an overview of the evidence-based practice (EBP) process.
• To detail a specific submission format for EBP articles in the Journal of Pediatric Nursing (JPN).
• To illustrate the application of EBP through diverse pediatric clinical case examples.

Main Methods:

• The article reviews the fundamental steps of the evidence-based practice (EBP) process.
• It proposes a structured format tailored for EBP submissions to JPN.
• Four distinct examples of EBP implementation in pediatric care are presented.

Main Results:

• A comprehensive overview of the EBP process is presented.
• A clear submission template for JPN is provided.
• Practical applications of EBP across various pediatric settings are demonstrated.

Conclusions:

• This resource aims to facilitate the submission and publication of high-quality EBP work in pediatric nursing.
• The provided examples serve as models for translating EBP into clinical practice.
• JPN encourages submissions that advance evidence-based care for pediatric populations.