Search Results for: picot

Clinical practice guidelines, EBP, Evidence based nursing, evidence based practice, nursing research, Outcome measurement

“How many articles are enough?” Is that even the right question?

Leave a comment

How do you know when you have found enough research evidence on a topic to be able to use the findings in clinical practice? How many articles are enough? 5? 50? 100? 1000? Good question! You have probably heard general rules like these for finding enough applicable evidence: Stick close to your key search terms … Continue reading “How many articles are enough?” Is that even the right question? →

Evidence based nursing, evidence based practice, Literature review, PICO, reading research, research, Research class, School papers

You Got A Problem With That? Try PICO*

3 Comments

IF…. The Purpose of evidence-based practice (EBP) =  BEST PATIENT CARE, & The Definition of EBP = Best evidence + Clinical judgment + Patient/Family preferences & values THEN…How do I get started with EBP to improve patient care? One of the 1st steps is to identify clearly the clinical issue that needs solving.   One way … Continue reading You Got A Problem With That? Try PICO* →