“Building on extensive real-life experience with EBP, this expert team from University of Iowa Hospitals &

Clinics provides vital guidance to clinicians at the cutting edge of care improvement.”

–Kathleen R. Stevens, EdD, MS, RN, ANEF, FAAN

Castella Endowed Distinguished Professor

School of Nursing and Institute for Integration of Medicine & Science (CTSA)

University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio

“This new edition is essential for all who want to deliver evidence-based care. Beautifully organized,

it is readable, practical, and user-friendly.”

–Kathleen C. Buckwalter, PhD, RN, FAAN

Professor Emerita, University of Iowa College of Nursing

Distinguished Nurse Scientist in Aging, Reynolds Center

Oklahoma University Health Sciences Center, College of Nursing

“Evidence-Based Practice in Action, Second Edition, will continue to ensure high-quality, evidence-based

care is implemented in healthcare systems across the country — and the world. It should also be a well-worn tool in every implementation scientist’s toolkit.

–Heather Schacht Reisinger, PhD

Professor, Department of Internal Medicine

Associate Director for Engagement, Integration and Implementation

Institute for Clinical and Translational Science, University of Iowa

Translate knowledge, research, and clinical expertise into action.

The biggest barrier to effective evidence-based practice (EBP) is the failure to effectively translate available knowledge, research, and clinical expertise into action. This failure is rarely due to lack of information, understanding, or experience. In fact, it usually comes down to a simple lack of tools and absence of a clear plan to integrate EBP into care.

Problem solved: Evidence-Based Practice in Action, Second Edition, is a time-tested, application-oriented EBP resource for any EBP process model and is organized based on The Iowa Model Revised: Evidence-Based Practice to Promote Excellence in Health Care. This book offers a proven, detailed plan to help nurses and healthcare professionals promote and achieve EBP implementation, adoption, sustained use.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1: Identify Triggering Issues/Opportunities

Chapter 2: State the Question or Purpose

Chapter 3: Is This Topic a Priority?

Chapter 4: Form a Team

Chapter 5: Assemble, Appraise, and Synthesize Body of Evidence

Chapter 6: Is There Sufficient Evidence?

Chapter 7: Design and Pilot the Practice Change

Chapter 8: Evaluation

Chapter 9: Implementation

Chapter 10: Is Change Appropriate for Adoption in Practice?

Chapter 11: Integrate and Sustain the Practice Change

Chapter 12: Disseminate Results

Appendix A: The Iowa Model Revised: Evidence-Based Practice to Promote Excellence in Health Care

Appendix B: Iowa Implementation for Sustainability Framework

Appendix C: Select Evidence-Based Practice Models

Appendix D: Glossary