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Discussion Topic

Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a process that combines the best available scientific evidence with clinical expertise and patient values to make healthcare decisions:

Scientific evidence: The best available research evidence, usually found in clinically relevant research that has been conducted using sound methodology

Clinical expertise: The clinician's accumulated education, experience, and clinical skills
Patient values: The patient's unique values and circumstances

In Nursing EBP involves providing holistic, quality care based on the most up-to-date research and knowledge rather than traditional methods, advice from colleagues, or personal beliefs.

The steps in EBP

Evidence-Based Practice is usually seen as having five steps:
Step 1 ASK Express the problem as a clinical question (Ask the question)
Step 2 ACQUIRE Find evidence-based resources that answer the question (Acquire the evidence)
Step 3 APPRAISE Critically appraise the evidence to assess its validity (Appraise the evidence)
Step 4 APPLY Apply the evidence (Apply the evidence to the patient(s) or problem)
Step 5 ASSESS/AUDIT Evaluate your performance in carrying out Steps 1 - 4 (Assess and audit the process)

Question: What have you discovered thus far with your Review of Literature regarding your Capstone Topic of Interest?

This post should be minimally 400 words and include at least 3 peer-reviewed scholarly references to support your ideas and positions. APA format should be strictly followed.