Identify and define the QSEN concept selected “Evidence Based Practice”

Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a healthcare approach that uses current evidence from research, clinical experience, and patient preferences to guide decision making. It involves analyzing the best available data to inform decisions about diagnosis and treatment options for individual patients. It also involves engaging in continuous quality improvement initiatives such as collecting patient outcomes data and adjusting protocols accordingly to ensure optimal care is being provided. Quality and safety are key components of EBP since it focuses on minimizing errors while improving healthcare experiences for both providers and patients.

The aim is to provide personalized care based on what works best instead of relying solely on tradition or intuition which can lead to ineffective treatments with potentially dangerous risks. To do this, practitioners must be well versed in identifying reliable sources of information, critically appraising the available evidence, understanding how different contexts impact results, translating findings into practical applications that can be implemented within their own setting, monitoring outcomes over time for sustainability purposes, and actively participating in continuing education opportunities so as to stay abreast of changes/developments in the field. Evidence-based practice helps bridge the gap between research theory and real-world implementation by providing a systematic approach that utilizes data from multiple sources to help clinicians make informed decisions that ultimately improve patient care.