Tag Archives: EBP

Use the 6A’s to Remember the Evidence-Based Practice Process

In recent weeks, I presented an overview of what the three components of evidence-based practice (best evidence, clinical expertise, and patient preferences) really mean to the evidence-based practitioner.  In this post, I’m going to present an overview of the evidence-based practice process, also known as the “A’s” – this post

What Does “Patient Preferences” Mean in Evidence-Based Practice?

To be an evidence-based practitioner one must find the best evidence available, include one’s clinical expertise as an additional source of evidence, and then incorporate patient preferences and values into a recommendation for care.  A few weeks ago I talked about EBP in general terms.  I deconstructed the major components

What Does “Clinical Expertise” Mean in Evidence-Based Practice?

Two weeks ago, I introduced the topic of evidence-based practice (EBP) and defined it as the integration of best evidence, clinical expertise, and patient preferences for clinical decision-making.  Last week, I talked about the concept of “best evidence” and how nurses apply best evidence in practice.  This post will deep

What Does “Best Evidence” Mean in Evidence-Based Practice?

Last week I introduced the topic of evidence-based practice or EBP.  The evolution of EBP into the healthcare mindset, as opposed to traditional or authority-based practice, has been gradual, but is now part of the healthcare vernacular and, indeed, accepted as the way that modern healthcare clinicians should be practicing

What is Evidence-Based Practice?

Regardless of when you went to nursing school, you’ve heard the term, evidence-based practice or evidence-based nursing, in your clinical or professional practice. Evidence-based practice may even be a part of your job description — but do you really understand what it means to base your nursing practice on evidence?

Introduction to Clinical Statistics for EBP – Morbidity (Frequency) Measures

This Podcast provides an introduction to clinical epidemiology, the foundation of clinical statistics that are used in evidence-based practice (EBP).  This podcast introduces morbidity or frequency measures of incidence, prevalence, and incidence density and why these concepts are important for advanced nursing practice. In addition, a brief overview of research designs to

Introduction to Clinical Statistics for EBP – Diagnostic Testing

A continuation of the podcast series providing an overview of clinical statistics for evidence-based practice for healthcare providers. This podcast contains a discussion of parameters used to ascertain the accuracy of diagnostic testing for clinical decision-making. 2×2 Tables for diagnostic tests, Pretest and posttest probabilities, sensitivity and specificity, predictive values, and likelihood values are