Incorporating EBP into patient care involves several steps:
1. Asking the Right Questions: Formulating clinical questions that are relevant to patient care. 2. Searching for Evidence: Identifying and accessing the best available evidence. 3. Appraising the Evidence: Critically evaluating the quality and applicability of the evidence. 4. Applying the Evidence: Integrating the evidence with clinical expertise and patient preferences to make care decisions. 5. Evaluating Outcomes: Assessing the effectiveness and efficiency of the applied evidence in improving patient outcomes.
