Evidence-Based Practice ("EBP") is the process by which a patient care plan is developed.
Clinical expertise + Patient values + Research evidence = Evidence-Based Practice
ASK QUESTIONS of the patient and assess his/her condition
SEARCH for the best evidence-based articles and books
CRITICALLY APPRAISE all of the evidence in light of the patient's circumstances
IMPLEMENT the care plan
EVALUATE the efficacy of the care plan and make adjustments, as needed
| P (Patient or Population) |
| I (Intervention or Indicator) |
| C (Comparator) |
| O (Outcome of interest) |