Integrating Evidence-Based Practice
Directions: Write a 1000-1500 word paper addressing each of the following points/questions. Be sure to completely answer all the questions for each bullet point. There should be two main sections, one for each bullet below. Separate each section in your paper with a clear heading that allows your professor to know which bullet you are addressing in that section of your paper. Support your ideas with (2) sources (1 outside source and the textbook) using citations in your paper. Make sure to cite using the APA writing style for the paper. The cover page and reference page in correct APA do not count towards the minimum word amount. Review the rubric criteria for this assignment.
Part 1:Describe the eight steps to integrating evidence-based practice into the clinical environment. What barriers might you face in implementing a new practice to address your research topic (as identified in Module 1)? Describe strategies that could be used to increase success including overcoming barriers.
Part 2:Describe six sources of internal evidence that could be used in providing data to demonstrate improvement in outcomes.
Purpose: To allow students to explore how clinical practice guidelines can reduce variation in care and optimize population health outcomes. Students will also demonstrate ability to identify reliable sources of clinical practice guidelines and discuss key components for rapid critical appraisal of a clinical practice guidelines.
Assignment Expectations:
Length: 1000 – 1500 words
Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA format. These do not count towards the minimum word count for this assignment. Your essay must include an introduction and a conclusion.
Rubric: This assignment uses a rubric for scoring. Please review it as part of your assignment preparation and again prior to submission to ensure you have addressed its criteria at the highest level.
Format: Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx) or a PDF document (.pdf)