Subtopic of Evidence based Practice under the main topic of Quality Improvement

Evidence-based practice (EBP) is the integration of Clinical expertise/expert opinion-The knowledge, judgment,
and critical reasoning acquired through your training and professional experiences. Evidence (external and
internal)-The best available information gathered from the scientific literature (external evidence) and from data
and observations collected on your individual client (internal evidence) Client/patient/caregiver perspectivesThe unique set of personal and cultural circumstances, values, priorities, and expectations identified by your
client and their caregivers. When all three components of EBP are considered together, clinicians can make
informed, evidence-based decisions and provide high-quality services reflecting the interests, values, needs,
and choices of individuals within healthcare communities.
Upon the completion of this activity, the student will be able to:
LO#1: Discuss the reasoning for the importance of evidence-based practice.
LO#2: Show examples of cost benefits of EBP.
LO#3: Discuss how EBP affects the quality of patient satisfaction