Evidence-based practice (EBP) is the process of searching for, appraising, and integrating the most relevant, best research evidence to answer a clinical question or address a health care challenge. This best research evidence is weighed along with patient preferences and values, organizational data, and professional expertise. Because of this, doctoral professionals must develop a working knowledge of how to critically appraise research studies and the evidence they provide. Qualitative studies often provide the best evidence and are becoming more and more important in the realm of EBP. Professional literature provides tools to assist in developing this skill.
DEMONSTRATION OF PROFICIENCY
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the course competencies through the following assessment scoring guide criteria:
Competency 1: Apply the steps of the evidence-based practice process to a health care challenge.
Compose a PICOT question that the researcher might have used as a foundation for the study.
Competency 2: Evaluate qualitative research methods and results as they relate to evidence-based practice.
Summarize the study by describing its purpose, method, design, and results.
Evaluate a qualitative study by applying a critical appraisal tool.
Competency 5: Apply knowledge of your own role and those of other professions to appropriately assess and address the health care needs of patients and to promote and advance the health of populations.
Explain how health care professionals in multiple roles could use the study findings to work together to provide care, promote health, and prevent disease.
Competency 6: Address assessment purpose in a well-organized text, incorporating appropriate evidence and tone in grammatically sound sentences.
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