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Chapter 16 – Thinking Critically Questions
This activity contains 1 Discussion Question and 4 Application Exercises.
Discussion Question:
1.
Discuss the barriers to EBP and strategies that might be used to overcome these barriers.
Consider strategies not discussed in the chapter. (Online Application Option)
Application Exercises:
1.
Why is it important for nurses to use EBP? (Online Application Option)
2.
Describe the EBM process and how it might apply to nursing management. (Online
Application Option)
3.
In teams, compare and contrast research, EBP, EBM, and QI. Provide examples for each.
(Online Application Option)
4.
Search the Internet to find current information on comparative effectiveness research,
patient-centered outcomes research, Evidence Practice Centers, and the National
Guideline Clearinghouse. In teams, compare the current work of these initiatives and
discuss relevance to nursing leadership and management. (Online Application Option)
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Chapter 16 – ANSWER KEY Thinking Critically Questions
1.
Feedback: Barriers to EBP include:
• Lack of knowledge about EBP
• Lack of acceptance of the value of EBP—impact on quality and costs
2.
Feedback: There is uncertainty in healthcare for nurses. How do you know the best
intervention to apply? EBP is one method that is used to resolve this dilemma.
3.
Feedback: Just as there is an EBP process, there is an EBM process. Both processes are
similar. The steps include (Kovner & Rundall, 2009):
Finkelman, Leadership and Management for Nurses: Core Competencies for Quality Care, 3e
What strategies might be used to support the integration of EBM within an HCO? Some
examples of implementing systematic processes to make major decisions include the
4.
Feedback: Answers will vary according to student experience.