Case – BHA240 Introduction to Research Utilization (2022OCT31FT-1)
Module 4 – Case
EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE
Assignment Overview
As leaders, healthcare professionals need to not only understand EBP, but also use it in many potential scenarios, including improving the quality of healthcare. This assignment will give you an opportunity to show how your skills in EBP have
developed. includes implementing evidence-based practices that have been shown to be effective in improving patient outcomes and reducing the risk of harm.
Using evidence-based practice (EBP) in healthcare can involve several steps. First, leaders need to identify the problem or issue that they want to address. This could be a specific patient care issue, such as reducing the incidence of a particular condition, or a more general issue, such as improving the efficiency of a particular process.
Next, leaders need to gather and review the available evidence on the issue. This might involve conducting a literature review or consulting with experts in the field. The goal is to identify the best available evidence on the issue and to understand the strengths and limitations of this evidence.
Once the evidence has been gathered and reviewed, leaders can use decision-making tools and techniques, such as decision trees or cost-benefit analysis, to evaluate the potential risks and benefits of different options for addressing the issue. This can help leaders to identify the most effective and efficient course of action.
Finally, once a decision has been made, leaders need to implement the chosen evidence-based practice and monitor its effectiveness. This might involve collecting data on the outcomes of the practice, comparing these outcomes to expected results, and making adjustments as needed.
Using EBP in healthcare requires leaders to be proactive and to engage in a systematic and evidence-based process of problem-solving. By doing so, they can improve the quality of healthcare and help to ensure that patients receive the best possible care.
Case Assignment
For this assignment, you will complete a 2- to 3-page EBP report based on a case
study. From the Institute for Healthcare Improvement source below, select one of the
case studies related to improving healthcare:
http://www.ihi.org/resources/Pages/CaseStudies/default.aspx
Your report should include the following sections:
1. Introduction:
a. 300-400 words explaining evidence-based practice and
decision making.
b. Identify the case study you will examine.
2. EBP Steps:
Frame 2-3 questions based on the case study you chose to
research.
Acquire evidence to help answer your questions. Identify 3-
4 scholarly articles related to your question. The articles
should be formatted properly within the body of your paper.
Appraise the evidence (scholarly articles). Analyze and
explain how the selected articles answer your posed
questions.
Integrate the information, make an informed decision
based on your selected case study, and rationalize
improvement of health outcomes.
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Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency in executing
Steps 1-4 and provide ways to improve in the future.
3. Conclusion:
a. 200-300 words summarizing your findings and EBP
process.
Assignment Expectations
1. Conduct additional research to gather sufficient information to justify/support your
report.
2. Limit your response to a maximum of 3 pages (title and reference page is not
included in page number count).
3. Support your report with peer-reviewed articles, with at least 3-4 references. Use
the following link for additional information on how to recognize peer-reviewed
journals: http://www.angelo.edu/services/library/handouts/peerrev.php
4. You may use the following source to Help in formatting your assignment:
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
5. For additional information on reliability of sources, review the following source:
https://nccih.nih.gov/health/webresources
6. This assignment will be graded based on the content in the rubric.
