Implementing Evidence-Based Nursing Practice: An Overview

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75Chapter 5Implementing Evidence-Based Nursing Practice: An OverviewGettinG StartedTo start, let us review the definition and description of Evidence-Based nurs-ing practice presented in Chapter 1. Evidence-Based practice (EBP) definitions are varied, but all include evidence from three broad areas: empirical studies, other forms of published evidence ( , review articles, clinical pathways, pro-tocols), available clinical expertise and resources, and patient preferences/nuisances. Melnyk and Fineout-Overholt (2005) define EBP as a problem- solving approach using current best evidence to answer a clinical question in-corporating one s own clinical expertise and patient values and preferences.

process of evidence-based nursing practice. The process for using the Evidence-Based Practice Model for Staff Nurses mirrors the nursing process with an assessment, diagnoses (identification of the problem), planning, implementation, and evaluation components. With the

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