Implementing the evidence-based practice (EBP) competencies in healthcare : a practical guide for improving quality, safety, and outcomes

Melnyk, Bernadette Mazurek. (Author). Gallagher-Ford, Lynn, 1957- (Added Author). Fineout-Overholt, Ellen. (Added Author). Sigma Theta Tau International, (issuing body.).

Record details

ISBN: 9781940446424 (Paper)
ISBN: 1940446422 (Paper)
Physical Description: print
xxiv, 320 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Publisher: Indianapolis, IN : Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing, c2017.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

I. Introduction to the evidence-based practice competencies. The foundation for improving healthcare quality, patient outcomes, & costs with evidence-based practice -- Development of and evidence to support the evidence-based practice competencies. II. Achieving competency with the evidence-based practice competencies -- The evidence-based practice competencies related to clinical inquiry -- Evidence-based practice competencies related to searching for best evidence -- The evidence-based practice competencies related to critical apprasisal: rapid critical appraisal, evalution, synthesis, and recommendations -- Evidence-based practice competencies related to implementation -- Evidence-based practice competencies related to outcomes evaluation -- The evidence-based practice competencies related to leading and sustaining evidence-based practice -- Evidence-based practice competencies related to disseminating evidence. III. A practical guide to integrating the evidence-based practice competencies in different roles. Integrating the evidence-based practice competencies in healthcare settings -- Integrating the evidence-based competencies into the role of advanced practice nurses -- Using the evidence-based practice competencies with policy and procedure committees -- Teaching the evidence-based practice competencies in clinical and academic settings.