EBP Model ePoster

Assignment Overview:

Here is a step-by-step instructions guide for creating an Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) ePoster using the (c) 2025 Johns Hopkins EBP Model. This guide helps you organize and present your EBP project in a professional poster format for dissemination. Each section corresponds to a part of the poster and aligns with the Johns Hopkins EBP model and publication standards.

Instructions:

1. See attached all the forms/appendices required. Use the information gathered to create their EBP Model ePoster.
   1. Download MDC's Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) attached to place on your Evidence-Based Model ePoster.
2. Then, use each form/appendix to complete each section listed below for the EBP ePoster. 
3. Please review the following example (i.e., Allan et al., n.d.) of a John Hopkins EBP poster before starting your work.  Your poster should look similar to the Power Point example attached.

Sections:

Title and Abstract

Review Appendix A: EBP Project Steps and Overview before starting work on your EBP Model ePoster

• Title: Clearly identify the project as evidence-based. Make it concise and informative.
• Abstract: Summarize the project, including:
  • Rationale for the EBP project
  • EBP question (PICO format)
  • Literature search and appraisal methods
  • Key findings and synthesis
  • Recommendations for practice

Introduction

Use content from Appendix B to complete this section.

• Rationale: Describe the clinical problem, its significance, and the risks of not addressing it.
• Available Knowledge: Summarize current knowledge from literature (local, national, and global).
• EBP Question: Present the question using the PICO format.

Methods

Use content from Appendix B and Appendix C.

• Information Sources: List databases, guidelines, and other sources used.
  • Examples of databases:
    • Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
      • https://www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/evidence-based-reports/search.htmlLinks to an external site. 
    • CINAHL Complete, MEDLINE with Full Text, ScienceDirect, PubMed,  
      
      • Go to MDC's Learning Resources: https://www.mdc.edu/learning-resources/Links to an external site. 
        • Click on "Databases"
• Search Methods: Describe inclusion/exclusion criteria, date limits, and rationale.
• Keywords: Provide search terms used.
• Article Screening: Explain how articles were screened (title, abstract, full text).
• Appraisal Process: Describe how articles were appraised (tools used, reviewers, consensus process).
• Synthesis & Translation: Outline how evidence was synthesized and translated into practice recommendations.

Results

Use content from Appendix G.

• Study Selection: Report the number of articles screened and included. Use a flow diagram if possible.
• Study Characteristics: Summarize key details (author, population, intervention, outcomes, limitations).
• Findings: Use tables or charts to display individual study results clearly.

Discussion

Use content from Appendix H.

• Synthesis of Evidence: Summarize overall findings, strengths, and quality of evidence, and recommendations.
• Limitations: Discuss limitations of both the literature and your review process.
• Conclusions: Restate the problem and summarize how the project addressed the EBP question.

Implications for Practice

Use content from Appendices C & I.

• Translation Strategies: Describe recommendations and action plans tailored to your organization.
• Outcomes: Identify measures used to evaluate success. If implemented, report results.

Overall Poster Design, APA Format, and Spelling/Grammar

APA 7th Edition FormattingLinks to an external site.

• All required APA elements are present and correctly formatted:
  • title page
  • 1-inch margins
  • headings/subheadings
  • in-text citations (parenthetical and narrative),
  • reference list in alphabetical order

Grammar & Spelling

• Clear, professional writing is essential for effective communication.
• All text should be free of spelling errors and grammatical mistakes.
• Sentences must be well-structured, concise, and easy to read.
• Proper punctuation, capitalization, and word usage should be consistently applied throughout the poster.

Tips for Poster Design

• Use clear headings and consistent formatting.
• Include visuals (tables, charts, and diagrams) to enhance understanding.
• Keep text concise and focused—use bullet points where possible.
• Ensure logical flow from problem identification to recommendations.

Follow this grading criteria:

Title is concise, informative, and clearly identifies the project as evidence-based. Abstract includes all required elements: rationale, PICO question, search/appraisal methods, key findings, synthesis, and recommendations. 

Provides a clear rationale, summarizes available knowledge comprehensively (local, national, global), and states EBP question in correct PICO format.

Thoroughly describes sources, search methods, keywords, screening process, appraisal process, and synthesis/translation steps. All elements are detailed and logically organized.

Clearly reports study selection with accurate counts and flow diagram. Provides detailed study characteristics and findings using tables/charts for clarity.

Synthesizes evidence comprehensively, addresses limitations thoughtfully, and provides clear conclusions linked to the EBP question.

Translation strategies and outcomes are well-defined, feasible, and tailored to the organization. Includes measures for success and implementation results if applicable.

Poster is visually appealing, well-organized, and easy to follow. APA 7th edition formatting is correct throughout. No spelling or grammar errors.