Recommending an Evidence-Based Practice Change
Create an 8- to 9-slide narrated PowerPoint presentation in which you do the following:
Briefly describe your healthcare organization, including its culture and readiness for change. (You may opt to keep various elements of this anonymous, such as your company name.)
Describe the current problem or opportunity for change. Include in this description the circumstances surrounding the need for change, the scope of the issue, the stakeholders involved, and the risks associated with change implementation in general.
Propose an evidence-based idea for a change in practice using an EBP approach to decision making. Note that you may find further research needs to be conducted if sufficient evidence is not discovered.
Describe your plan for knowledge transfer of this change, including knowledge creation, dissemination, and organizational adoption and implementation.
Explain how you would disseminate the results of your project to an audience. Provide a rationale for why you selected this dissemination strategy.
Describe the measurable outcomes you hope to achieve with the implementation of this evidence-based change.
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)
Full Answer Section
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
Additional Tips:
- Use visuals effectively to enhance understanding (e.g., charts, graphs, images).
- Keep slides concise and easy to read.
- Practice your presentation to ensure smooth delivery.
- Be prepared to answer questions and engage in discussion.