EBP2

Integration of Evidence Into Practice

          In scientific or clinical research there are various methods applied to answer a question, usually through the use of quantitative and qualitative research.  Researchers use a qualitative research approach when applying a systematic investigation of a social phenomenon involving human behavior and interaction. This method is best used when answering discovery-oriented research questions and can be helpful in understanding the behavior exhibited about a phenomenon.  When the research interest is on the prevalence of a problem, factors related to it, possible causal pathways, or approaches to control and/or prevent the problem, then it is appropriate to employ quantitative research to address the question of concern. The integration (translation) of the evidence from paper into practice requires a deliberate approach often through the use of qualitative and quantitative research being applied to one’s own practice or through the practice of others.                                                                                                                                                            

          This module is a beginning exercise in designing and conducting translational research through the development of a doctor of nursing practice clinical scholarship project. Additionally, this module will expose the novice nurse researcher to the methods of translation (White, Dudley-Brown, & Terhaar, 2021, pp. 175-191).  The clinical scholarship project is necessary to establish a complimentary language and process for application of the evidence into real-life settings without controlling for variables (White et al., 2021). The focus of this course module is to begin mapping the plan for translating evidence into practice through the clinical scholarship project.  

Module Objectives

 At the end of this learning module, the student will be able to:

· Analyze the integration of clinical expertise, patient assessment, and patient preferences and values when making decisions based on the external evidence.

· Discuss at least three methods for translating evidence into practice.

· Synthesize the role of outcomes in enhancing and evaluating practice change.

· Examine various methods and models to guide the implementation and sustainability for evidence-based practice.

· Construct a template for a clinical scholarship project.