The purpose of this analysis is to better understand what constitutes credibility of journal articles as well as websites. The role of the baccalaureate-prepared nurse in incorporating evidence-based research continues to growth in clinical practice. As quality improvement (QI) measures to reduce safety risks continue to be emphasized, the need for evidence-based models and evidence-based templates is growing. This type of systematic approach to incorporating evidence-based findings allows nurses to make clinical and operational decisions based upon the best available evidence. When the most up-to-date evidence-based findings are utilized, patient-centered care improves outcomes and enhances the patient experience.
Below is a quick review table of several well-known Evidence-Based Practice Models used to guide exploration:
Evidence-Based Practice Models
Iowa Model of Evidence-Based PracticeStetler ModelOttawa ModelPARiHS (Promoting Action on Research Implementation in Health Services) ModelACE (Academic Center for Evidence-Based Practice) Star ModelARCC (Advancing Research and Clinical Practice Through Close Collaboration) ModeJohn Hopkins ModelKTA (Knowledge-to-Action) Model
For this assessment:
- Explain the criteria that should be used when determining the credibility of journal articles as well as websites.
- Support your explanations with references to the literature or research articles that describe criteria that should be used to determine credibility.
- Your identification and determination of credibility should be done within the context of your chosen diagnosis for this assessment. Your initial identification of resources should be of resources that will best help address the presented diagnosis you selected. Since you are locating resources to help provide evidence-based care for the diagnosis/health care issue you identified in the first assessment, you may want to begin your literature and evidence search from the databases that were identified.
Be sure to address the following in this assessment, which correspond to the grading criteria in the scoring guide. Please study the scoring guide carefully so that you will know what is needed for a distinguished score.
- Describe a chosen diagnosis that could benefit from an evidence-based approach.
- Explain criteria that should be considered when determining credibility of resources such as journal articles and websites.
- Analyze the credibility and relevance of evidence and resources within the context of a chosen diagnosis.
- This is where you are selecting the specific resources to help address the diagnosis you selected for the first assessment.
- Identify the Evidence-Based Practice model and explain the importance of incorporating credible evidence into the EBP model used to address a chosen diagnosis. Review the literature below and choose the appropriate model for your diagnosis.
- Selecting a model for evidence-based practice changes. [PDF] and Evidence-Based Practice Models help explain the various evidence-based nursing models.
- Communicate using writing that is clear, logical, and professional with correct grammar and spelling using current APA style.
To address this assessment, let’s break it down into several components:
- Chosen Diagnosis:
- Begin by selecting a specific diagnosis or healthcare issue that you believe could benefit from an evidence-based approach. For example, you might choose “Pressure Ulcers” as your diagnosis.
- Criteria for Determining Credibility of Resources:
- Explain the criteria that should be used when determining the credibility of both journal articles and websites. These criteria can include:
- Peer-review process: Check if the journal article has undergone peer review, ensuring that experts in the field have assessed its quality.
- Author credentials: Assess the qualifications and expertise of the author(s) of the resource.
- Publication source: Consider the reputation and impact factor of the journal or organization hosting the resource.
- References and citations: Evaluate whether the resource cites credible sources and provides a list of references.
- Timeliness: Determine if the resource is up-to-date, especially for rapidly evolving healthcare topics.
- Bias and conflict of interest: Examine whether there is any potential bias or conflict of interest that could affect the reliability of the information.
- Explain the criteria that should be used when determining the credibility of both journal articles and websites. These criteria can include:
- Credibility and Relevance Analysis:
- Apply the criteria you described above to evaluate the credibility and relevance of specific resources (journal articles and websites) within the context of your chosen diagnosis. For instance, you might assess the credibility of a particular research article on pressure ulcers and explain why it meets or does not meet the criteria you outlined.
- Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Model Selection:
- Identify and explain the importance of incorporating credible evidence into an Evidence-Based Practice model. Based on your chosen diagnosis, select an appropriate EBP model from the list provided in your initial question (e.g., Iowa Model of Evidence-Based Practice). Justify your choice by explaining why this particular model is suitable for addressing your diagnosis.
- Communication:
- Ensure your writing is clear, logical, and professional, with correct grammar and spelling, following current APA style for citations and references.
Remember to support your explanations and analysis with references to the literature or research articles that describe criteria for determining credibility and the chosen EBP model. Tailor your assessment to the specific diagnosis you have chosen, and make a clear connection between the criteria for credibility and the resources you select for addressing your diagnosis within the context of evidence-based practice.