Evidenced-Based Practice (EBP)

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Hello,student b I agree thatusing the Iowa Model of Evidence-Based Practice is crucial in promoting quality care in healthcare. The Iowa Model is a well-established and widely used approach in healthcare settings, especially within Magnet organizations, due to its systematic and team-based approach to EBP implementation and sustainability (Melnyk & Fineout-Overhold,2022). As you said, usinga concise PowerPoint video with a quiz is a practical and efficient way to accommodate busy healthcare professionals’ schedules. By emphasizing ongoing evaluation and continuous quality improvement, you ensure that the practice change remains effective and evidence-based.

Advancing research and clinical practice through close collaboration (ARCC) is another well-thought-out and promisingmodel of EBP dissemination. In addition, this model implements EBP using a holistic approach involving healthcare professionals of various backgrounds and disciplines.By utilizing the OCRSIEP to assess the existing support for EBP within the organization, you can identify areas for improvement and build a solid foundation for implementation. Also, including EBP mentors within the healthcare organization is crucial in fostering a culture of EBP (Cullen, Hanrahan, &Farrington et al., 2020). These mentors can be pivotal in guiding and supporting the staff throughout the implementation process, enhancing the belief and understanding of evidence-based interventions. However, Continuous assessment and engagement of the interdisciplinary team are essential components of the ARCC model, which can lead to stronger EBP, greater nurse satisfaction, and higher implementation success rates. By focusing on quality improvement and patient outcomes, your approach will be strongly committed to enhancing patient care and overall system performance.

There are barriers to EBP implementation, and identifying and addressing these barriers is crucial for successful adoption and sustainability. It’s essential to recognize that different healthcare settings may have varying readiness levels for EBP, and models should be carefully selected to fit the organization’s culture and needs (Melnyk, Fineout-Overholt, &Giggleman et al., 2016).For instance, while the i-PARIHS model may work well in some settings, its complexity and resource requirements may hinder its effectiveness in others. Bottom-up acceptance and staff buy-in are indeed vital for successful transformation. Selecting the most appropriate model and actively engaging all stakeholders are crucial to overcoming barriers and promoting successful EBP implementation.

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Cullen, L., Hanrahan, K., Farrington, M., Anderson, R., Dimmer, E., Miner, R., Suchan, T., & Rod, E. (2020). Evidence-Based Practice Change Champion Program improves quality care. Journal of Nursing Administration, 50(3), 128–134. https://doi.org/10.1097/nna.0000000000000856

Melnyk, B. M., & Fineout-Overhold, E. (2022). Evidence-Based Practice in nursing & healthcare: A Guide to Best Practice. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Melnyk, B. M., Fineout-Overholt, E., Giggleman, M., & Choy, K. (2016). A test of the ARCC© model improves the implementation of Evidence-Based Practice, healthcare culture, and patient outcomes. Worldviews on Evidence-based Nursing, 14(1), 5–9. https://doi.org/10.1111/wvn.12188