Question

what is evidence based practice. give at least one example of an evidence- based pratice in the health care environment.

Answer 1

Evidence based practice is traditional patient care method followed in both medicine and nursing.

Evidence based practice (EBP) is 'the integration of best research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values' which when applied by practitioners will ultimately lead to improved patient outcome.

Evidence based practice uses best research evidences before proceeding with patient care. EBP helps in improving the quality of patient care.

There are mainly three components in EBP. Those are

1. Individual clinical expertise
2. Best External evidences
3. Patient values and expectations

Example for EBP:-

Infection control and prevention of hospital acquired infection are best achieved by healthcare environment clean, wearing personal protective clothing, using barrier precautions and practicing correct handwashing