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Pedro Colio1, Julie-Kathryn Graham
1Author Affiliation: School of Nursing, San Diego State University (Dr Colio and Dr Graham), San Diego, California.
Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal
|April 7, 2026
Summary
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses must understand the difference between evidence-based practice and evidence-informed practice. This distinction is crucial for improving patient outcomes and highlighting nursing expertise.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Healthcare Practice
Background:
- Distinguishing between evidence-based practice and evidence-informed practice is essential for advanced nursing.
- Historical context and practical applications are key to understanding these concepts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To clarify the differences between evidence-based practice and evidence-informed practice.
- To provide historical context and practical applications for Advanced Practice Nurses.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of PubMed database.
- Search terms included 'evidence-based practice,' 'evidence-informed practice,' and 'nursing.'
- Preference for recent literature, with articles post-2000 considered.
Main Results:
- Twenty-one articles were retrieved and analyzed.
- The review presents a historical perspective and contrasts current practices.
- Key differences between the two practice models are highlighted.
Conclusions:
- Evidence-based practice is a scientific methodology for applying evidence.
- Evidence-informed practice involves using evidence alongside clinical judgment for care decisions.
- Understanding this distinction is vital for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses to enhance patient outcomes and demonstrate expertise in implementation science.
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