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Evidence-based nursing practice: to infinity and beyond.
1University Health System, San Antonio, Texas 78229-4493, USA.
Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
|July 31, 2003
Summary
Evidence-based practice (EBP) integrates research findings into clinical nursing. This approach ensures safe, high-quality, and cost-effective patient care by using scientific methods to guide practice.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Increasing medical errors erode patient trust in healthcare.
- Rapid advancements in nursing research and technology create information management challenges for nurses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide historical context for evidence-based practice (EBP).
- To outline methods for integrating research findings into clinical nursing practice.
Main Methods:
- Historical review of evidence-based practice.
- Discussion of decision-making models and systematic reviews for policy development.
Main Results:
- Systematic reviews and decision-making models can inform policy guidelines.
- Evidence-based practice facilitates the adoption of best practices.
Conclusions:
- Evidence-based practice is crucial for implementing scientifically supported patient care.
- Adoption of EBP leads to safer, higher-quality, and more cost-effective healthcare delivery.