title: Evidence-based practice: step by step: the seven steps of evidence-based practice.
abstract: This is the second article in a new series from the Arizona State University College of Nursing and Health Innovation's Center for the Advancement of Evidence-Based Practice. Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a problem-solving approach to the delivery of health care that integrates the best evidence from studies and patient care data with clinician expertise and patient preferences and values. When delivered in a context of caring and in a supportive organizational culture, the highest quality of care and best patient outcomes can be achieved.The purpose of this series is to give nurses the knowledge and skills they need to implement EBP consistently, one step at a time. Articles will appear every two months to allow you time to incorporate information as you work toward implementing EBP at your institution. Also, we've scheduled "Ask the Authors" calls every few months to provide a direct line to the experts to help you resolve questions. See details below.
authors.affiliation: Arizona State University in Phoenix, AZ, 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
authors.forename: Susan B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Stillwell
authors.forename: Kathleen M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Williamson
mesh_terms: D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D055318:Evidence-Based Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D006284:Health Plan Implementation; D057209:Hospital Rapid Response Team; D006801:Humans; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration; D014481:United States