99 4.1 NP Role in Research

What is evidence-based LTC practice?

Evidence-based LTC practice includes the use of:

• Current & best (research) evidence
• Clinical expertise
• Residents’ values & preference
• Effective & safe evidence-based interventions or programs
• Clinical practice guidelines

A hierarchy of research designs for the most appropriate for generating evidence on the effectiveness of an intervention or program exists. However, many clinical issues do not have randomized controlled trial (RCT) evidence, especially in LTC practices.

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