Evidence based practice.

• Evidence-based practice is about using the best available evidence from multiple sources to optimise decisions. 
• Components of Evidence-Based Practice

  • Best Available Evidence. ...
  • Clinician's Knowledge and Skills. ...
  • Patient's Wants and Needs.
• Advantages of evidence based practice are that it is more likely to be accurate and reliable, Provides scientifically supported research to help make well-informed decisions. Fosters shared decision-making with patients in care planning. Enhances critical thinking. Encourages lifelong learning.
• Disadvantages of evidence based practice: Not all research is reliable Not all research is relevant Not all research is generalisable, the shortage of evidence, the oversight of common sense, and the length of time and difficulty of finding valid credible evidence.
• What does evidence based practice do to patients?

  Promotes positive patient outcomes. Reduces health care costs by preventing complications. Contributes to the growth of the science of nursing.
• Evidence based practice​

  • It means that when health professionals make a treatment decision with their patient, they base it on clinical expertise, the preferences of the patient and the best available evidence.​
  • Decisions will be made based on the most credible science from case control observational studies, expert opinions, personal experience.​
  • To provide the most effective care that is available with the aim of improving patient outcomes, taking into account patient preference and values.​
  • The treatment could be – what dressings to use, medication, latest clinical procedures.​
• Main components of evidence-based practice are utilize the best external evidence, draw on individual clinical expertise, consider patient values +expectations.
• Advantages of having evidence based practice are Reliability, patient feels supported, extra support from other people, avoid mistakes, accurate diagnosis of ST or LT conditions, best decision made for the patient, improves efficiency, happier patient, better reputation, correct dose/medication, reduces complicates, can reduce waiting times, improves patient outcomes, maximizes providers time and reduces costs.