Module 4: Research & LTC
100 4.1.1 Evidence-based Practice
The application of evidence-based practice involves:
- A comprehensive assessment of the patient’s condition
- Collaboration with participants in prioritizing their problems in selecting and implementing the appropriate intervention
- Tailoring the intervention based on the best evidence available to meet the patient’s preferences, beliefs, values and social determinants of health.
Evidence-based practice is a complex process influenced by various factors:
- Characteristics of the research
- Characteristics of the organization within which the research is being diffused
- Characteristics of the potential users of the research
- The process by which the research findings are communicated to the individuals
As a NP, you play a crucial role in this process and your responsibility involves:
- Understanding and addressing these influencing factors
- Proactively mitigating potential negative influences