Poster Presentation
Thursday, 20 July 2006
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Thursday, 20 July 2006
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
This presentation is part of : Poster Presentations II
Evidence-Based Practice: Environment Model
Marilyn Hockenberry, PhD, RNCS, PNP, FAAN, Marlene Walden, PhD, RNC, CNNP, CCNS, Patrick Barrera, BS, and Terri Brown, MSN, RN, CNS, CPN. Center for Research and Evidence Based Practice, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX, USA
Learning Objective #1: 1. Describe the key elements of the evidence based practice environment model.
Learning Objective #2: 2. Identify 3 essential resources for successful integration of EBP into an acute care setting.
Evidence-based practice (EBP) is the collection, interpretation and integration of valid, important and applicable patient-reported, nurse observed and research derived information. Evidence-based nursing practice combines knowledge with clinical experience.  Many institutions have invested time, energy and financial resources into the use of EBP to provide quality nursing and medical care for patients. However, in order for EBP to be successful, the EBP process must be integrated into everyday clinical practice. The EBP Environment Model is developed to provide clinicians, educators, researchers and administrators with a template for implementing EBP in a clinical setting.  The four major concepts constructing the EBP Environment Model include vision, engagement, integration and evaluation of evidence in the environment. Beginning with the vision of what the culture within the institution should become and how EBP should be used is the first significant step toward improving quality care. However, having a vision will not create an EBP environment without engaging stakeholders and establishing resources needed to develop and implement changes that will improve practice. Effective EBP change begins with engagement, but without integration throughout the health care environment, no significant differences in practice will occur. EBP requires evaluation of its effectiveness in making a real difference in the lives of the individuals for whom we care. When evidence in the environment confirms positive outcomes, then the true vision for EBP is realized, establishing the difference between good care and excellent care.

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