As leaders, healthcare professionals need to not only understand EBP, but also use
it in many potential scenarios, including improving the quality of healthcare. This
assignment will give you an opportunity to show how your skills in EBP have
developed.
Case Assignment
For this assignment, you will complete a 2- to 3-page EBP report based on a case
study. From the Institute for Healthcare Improvement source below, select one of the
case studies related to improving healthcare:
http://www.ihi.org/resources/Pages/CaseStudies/default.aspx
Your report should include the following sections:
- Introduction:
a. 300-400 words explaining evidence-based practice and
decision making.
b. Identify the case study you will examine. - EBP Steps:
Frame 2-3 questions based on the case study you chose to
research.
Acquire evidence to help answer your questions. Identify 3-
4 scholarly articles related to your question. The articles
should be formatted properly within the body of your paper.
Appraise the evidence (scholarly articles). Analyze and
explain how the selected articles answer your posed
questions.
Integrate the information, make an informed decision
based on your selected case study, and rationalize
improvement of health outcomes.
Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency in executing
Steps 1-4 and provide ways to improve in the future.
- Conclusion:
a. 200-300 words summarizing your findings and EBP
process
Sample Solution