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Evidence-based practice and nursing: the new panacea?

S J White1

  • 1Institute of Health Studies, Faculty of Human Sciences, University of Plymouth.

British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|February 13, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Evidence-based practice (EBP) guides clinical problem-solving using research evidence. However, EBP faces challenges, as not all issues are scientifically solvable, and it may limit intervention choices.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare research methodology
  • Clinical decision-making

Background:

  • Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a problem-solving approach in healthcare.
  • It prioritizes research evidence over practitioner experience.
  • EBP is increasingly linked to cost-effectiveness in healthcare systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically evaluate the principles and application of evidence-based practice.
  • To identify the strengths and limitations of the EBP model in clinical settings.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and critical analysis of the evidence-based practice framework.
  • Examination of the research base and its influence on clinical interventions.

Main Results:

  • EBP involves identifying problems, searching literature, evaluating evidence, and selecting interventions.
  • Controlled experimental work is considered the highest form of evidence.
  • Challenges include the non-scientific nature of some clinical problems and potential limitations on intervention choices.

Conclusions:

  • While EBP offers a structured approach, its reliance on scientific methods may not suit all clinical scenarios.
  • The limited experimental research base can disadvantage certain research types.
  • There's a risk of EBP being used to restrict practitioner and patient choices.

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