Evidence-Based Practice: What It Is and What It Is Not (streaming video, 20 min)
Provides an overview of EBP and an example of EBP in practice. Uses this clinical question as an example: In overweight adults with hypertension (P), does changing diet and exercise (I) result in weight loss and reduced blood pressure (O)?
To optimize patient care, a student nurse develops this PICO question, conducts research, appraises the evidence, and incorporates her own clinical expertise and patient preferences. The PICO discussion starts at 8:22 min.