Recommending an Evidence-Based Practice Change

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Slide 3: Problem/Opportunity Identification

• Clearly defined problem or opportunity for improvement
• Background information on the issue
• Scope of the problem (e.g., department, unit, organization-wide)
• Stakeholders affected by the issue
• Potential risks associated with change implementation (e.g., resistance, financial implications)

Slide 4: Evidence-Based Change Proposal

• Clearly stated evidence-based practice (EBP) intervention
• Rationale for selecting the EBP intervention (e.g., alignment with organizational goals, patient needs, available resources)
• Summary of evidence supporting the EBP intervention (cite credible sources)
• Potential barriers and facilitators to implementation

Slide 5: Knowledge Transfer Plan

• Strategies for knowledge creation (e.g., literature review, expert interviews)
• Methods for knowledge dissemination (e.g., education sessions, online resources, mentorship)
• Strategies for organizational adoption and implementation (e.g., pilot testing, change champions)

Slide 6: Dissemination Strategy

• Target audience for dissemination (e.g., healthcare professionals, administrators, policymakers)
• Chosen dissemination method (e.g., conference presentation, journal article, poster presentation)
• Rationale for selecting the dissemination method

Slide 7: Measurable Outcomes

• Specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals
• Key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and evaluate impact
• Data collection methods (e.g., surveys, patient charts, quality improvement data)

Slide 8: Conclusion

• Summarize key points
• Emphasize the importance of evidence-based practice for improving patient care
• Call to action for further discussion or collaboration

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Sample Solution

Slide 1: Title Slide

• Title: Enhancing Patient Care Through Evidence-Based Practice
• Your Name
• Organization (or anonymous description)
• Date

Slide 2: Organizational Overview

• Brief description of the healthcare organization (size, type, mission, vision)
• Organizational culture (e.g., innovative, risk-averse, collaborative)
• Readiness for change (e.g., previous change initiatives, staff receptivity)