explain whether the information you discovered on the healthcare organization’s website has changed your perception of the healthcare organization

discussion: where in the world is evidence-based practice?

For this discussion, I reviewed the website of Mayo Clinic, a non-profit academic medical center. EBP appears throughout the Mayo Clinic’s website, including its mission and values statements, research and education pages, and in the patient care section. The organization promotes EBP as an integral component of its practice, stating that it is committed to “using the best available evidence to develop care plans that meet the unique needs of each patient.” Additionally, Mayo Clinic provides a link to its Center for Evidence-Based Medicine and its Clinical Practice Guidelines on its website.

Mayo Clinic’s work is undoubtedly grounded in EBP. They have a strong reputation for conducting and promoting research, and their website contains many resources related to evidence-based practice. The organization has a large team of research professionals, including physicians, nurses, and scientists, who are dedicated to producing and disseminating high-quality evidence to support clinical decision-making. Mayo Clinic has also implemented clinical decision support tools and other technologies to help clinicians use EBP in practice.

My perception of Mayo Clinic has not changed as a result of reviewing its website. I have always had a high regard for the organization due to its reputation for excellence in clinical care and research. However, reviewing its website has reinforced my perception of Mayo Clinic as an organization that is committed to using EBP to improve patient outcomes. The organization’s emphasis on research, education, and clinical practice guidelines shows that it values the use of evidence to inform decision-making and deliver high-quality care to patients.

References:

Mayo Clinic. (n.d.). Evidence-based practice. Retrieved from https://www.mayoclinic.org/medical-professionals/evidence-based-practice/overview

Mayo Clinic. (n.d.). Mission and values. Retrieved from https://www.mayoclinic.org/about-mayo-clinic/mission-values

Melnyk, B. M., & Fineout-Overholt, E. (2018). Evidence-based practice in nursing & healthcare: A guide to best practice. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.