title: Consumer preferences and values as an integral key to evidence-based practice.
abstract: Although evidence-based practice (EBP) integrates the best evidence from well-designed studies with a clinician's expertise and patient preferences and values, most of what is emphasized in books and reports on EBP is the 5-step EBP process. However, the consideration of patient values and preferences in making clinical decisions is essential to deliver the highest quality of care. This article briefly reviews the status of EBP in the United States, described the ARCC mentorship model, and highlights how to engage consumers in the EBP process.
authors.affiliation: College of Nursing, Arizona State University, Tempe 85287, USA. bernadette.melnyk@asu.edu
authors.forename: Bernadette Mazurek
authors.initials: BM
authors.lastname: Melnyk
authors.forename: Ellen
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Fineout-Overholt
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D019985:Benchmarking / Q000458:organization & administration; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003220:Conflict, Psychological; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006379:Helping Behavior; D006801:Humans; D008611:Mentors / Q000523:psychology; D024802:Nurse's Role / Q000523:psychology; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D015279:Organizational Culture; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D010344:Patient Advocacy; D010347:Patient Care Planning / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010358:Patient Participation / Q000379:methods / Q000523:psychology; D011340:Problem Solving; D012945:Social Values; D013997:Time Factors; D014481:United States