involves critical analysis and evaluation of research finding and then determining how these findings fit into clinical practice
research utilization
focuses on systems, processes, satisfaction and cost outcomes, usually within a specific organization.
quality improvement
is a framework for clinical practice that incorporate the conscientious, explicit and judicious use of the current best evidence.
evidence based practice
P I C O T
P= patient, population or problem: how would I describe a group of patients similar to mine? what group do I want info on?
I= intervention or exposure or topic of interest: which main intervention am I considering. what event do I want to study the effect of?
C=comparison or alternate intervention:what is the main alternative to compare with the intervention?
O= outcome: what can I hope to accomplish, measure, improve or affect? what is the effect of the intervention?
T= time or time frame: how much time is required to demonstrate an outcome? how long are participants observed?
are developed to guide clinical practice and represent an effort to put a large body of evidence not a manageable form. Based on systematic review and give specific recommendations for clinicians.
clinical practiced guidelines
