PICOT is utilized by the health care community to identify and study a nursing practice problem. Consequently, PICOT examples that may provide insight into the use of the PICOT process may not be relevant to nursing practice as they are based on a medical practice problem. Define evidence-based practice. Describe the difference between a nursing practice problem and a medical practice problem. Provide one example of each. Discuss why is it important to ensure your PICOT is based on a nursing practice problem.

Evidence-based practice (EBP) is an important aspect of healthcare.  All healthcare professionals' practice is based on EBP.  That includes nursing practice as well.  However, in order to decide on the validity of the research, it is important to critique. Every research includes a specific subject, a certain method of research, and analyze the data from the research.  Every research project has its own pros  and cons. By identifying the strengths and weaknesses of the research project, one can use the results efficiently into their practice.  Therefore, it is important to critique an evidence based article.

Select a nursing practice problem of interest to use as the focus of your research. Start with the patient population and identify a clinical problem or issue that arises from the patient population.

Which of the following statements is NOT applicable to the use of evidence in health care practice?Group of answer choicesEvidence-based practice ensures the best quality of care is given to patients/clientsThe use of research evidence in health care practice does not need to be evaluated after it is used or implementedEvidence used in health care practice must be appraised for its validity and applicabilityEvidence-based practice ensure that health care decisions are based on the best quality of evidence

In this course, you are learning about the importance of EBP and how it is implemented in nursing practice. For this discussion, you are asked to address the question: “What is the difference between research and evidence-based projects?”Provide an example of a research and an evidence-based project you have encountered in your clinical environment.Discuss the difference between the two.In your responses, please consider the following: “Why should nurses be interested in learning about EBP?Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references.

Explain the research process and the links between research, clinical expertise, patientpreferences and evidence-based practice.3. Define, compare and choose common and appropriate research methodologies, designs andmethods to generate evidence and answer specific research questions.4. Assess and justify the strengths and weaknesses of a published paper, and its relevance toclinical practice.5. Apply key principles and elements in the evidence-based practice process to make andcommunicate safe, effective, and efficient clinical decisions for selected client or contextproblems.