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UAMS Evidence-Based Practice Model

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Patient/Family Preferences & Values

Evidence-Based Practice

Patient/Family Preferences & Values

Clinical Expertise

Availability of Health Resources

Clinical Practice Guidelines

Research

  1. Refine Clinical Question
    • Identify issue, Formulate PICO Question
    • Problem/Patient
    • Intervention
    • Comparison
    • Outcome
  2. Gather the Best Evidence
    • Utilize library services to search the literature
  3. Appraise the Evidence
    • Utilizing appraisal documents
    • Develop summary of the best evidence
  4. Integrate Expertise & Patient Factors; Implement
    • Develop action plan and implement practice
  5. Evaluate the Outcomes
    • Make any modifications needed based on outcomes
  6. Share the Results of the Evidence-Based Change
    • Disseminate the results
    • Integrate into current practice standards
    • Consider formal presentation or publication

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