Evidence-based practice is an approach to decision-making in various fields that integrates the best available research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient values to guide effective and informed choices.
Nursing research involves systematic investigation and analysis within the field of nursing to enhance patient care, inform clinical practices, and contribute to the advancement of healthcare knowledge.
QI projects typically don’t involve extensive literature reviews and are usually specific to one facility. The purpose of QI projects is to correct workflow processes, improve efficiencies, reduce variations in care, and address clinical administrative or educational problems.(1)
Evidence-based nursing practice is the application of the most current and relevant research evidence to guide clinical decisions and enhance patient outcomes in nursing care.
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AHRQ focuses on improving the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of healthcare for all Americans. AHRQ conducts and supports research, develops guidelines, and disseminates information to enhance healthcare delivery, with a particular emphasis on evidence-based practices and decision-making. The agency also provides tools, data, and training to healthcare professionals, policymakers, and consumers to promote better care, smarter spending of healthcare dollars, and improved health outcomes.
(P) Patient, Population, or Problem - How would you describe a group of patients similar to yours? Consider diagnosis, age, sex & demographics. What are the most important characteristics?
( I ) Intervention - What treatment or exposure are you considering?
(C) Comparison - This could be a different intervention, such as usual care, or placebo, a different medication, or even no intervention.
(O) Outcome - What are you planning to accomplish, measure, improve, or affect?
(T) Time - duration of the study
