What are the benefits of Evidence based practice?

Introduction

The EBP practice has become a fundamental component of nursing, transforming the way healthcare professionals approach patient care. This approach emphasizes the integration of the best available research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient values to guide decision-making and improve patient outcomes.

Evidence-based practice (EBP) in nursing: 

offers numerous benefits, significantly improving the
quality of healthcare and patient outcomes. Studies have shown that EBP has
positive impacts on patient outcomes, including reduced morbidity and mortality
rates, improved patient satisfaction, and enhanced healthcare delivery.

Evidence-Based Practice has the potential to decrease healthcare expenditures by enhancing the efficiency of healthcare providers and elevating the quality of patient treatment. It enhances resource utilization and decreased costs for both healthcare organizations and patients. Furthermore, the evidence shows evidence-based practice helps nurses to provide the most cost-efficient patient care possible while maintaining the highest quality.

Conclusion

The advantages of evidence-based practice are substantial in the healthcare setting. it improves patient outcomes, enhances the professional development of nurses, reduces healthcare costs, and promotes nurse autonomy. As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, the integration of EBP into nursing practice will remain essential for delivering high-quality patient care.

References:

1- Connor, L., Dean, J., McNett, M., Tydings, D. M., Shrout, A., Gorsuch, P. F., Hole, A., Moore, L., Brown, R., Melnyk, B. M., & Gallagher-Ford, L. (2023). Evidence-based practice improves patient outcomes and healthcare system return on investment: Findings from a scoping review. Worldviews on evidence-based nursing, 20(1), 6–15. https://doi.org/10.1111/wvn.12621