title: Utilizing evidence-based research and practice to support the infusion alliance.
abstract: Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a problem-solving approach to clinical practice that integrates the use of best evidence in combination with a clinician's expertise, along with patient preferences and values, to formulate a plan of care. EBP can validate and promote an infusion alliance. A review is presented of what constitutes evidence, how to access evidence, the importance of critique appraisal, incorporation of evidence through integration, and the need for perpetuation with contribution to EBP.
authors.affiliation: University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies, Coral Gables, Florida, USA. jadamsphd@aol.com
authors.forename: Jeanette S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Adams
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D055318:Evidence-Based Nursing; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians'; D011340:Problem Solving; D057170:Translational Research, Biomedical