For this assessment, use the specific diagnosis/health issue you selected for the first assessment.
Instructions
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 Practice
Stetler Model
Ottawa Model
PARiHS (Promoting Action on Research Implementation in Health Services) Model
ACE (Academic Center for Evidence-Based Practice) Star Model
ARCC (Advancing Research and Clinical Practice Through Close Collaboration) Mode
John Hopkins Model
KTA (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.
o 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.
o 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.
o 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.
Additional Requirements
Your assessment should meet the following requirements:
Length of submission: 2-4-page scholarly paper, this does not include the APA-formatted title
page and reference list.
Number of references: Cite 3-5 sources of scholarly or professional evidence that support your
findings and considerations. Resources should be no more than five years old.
APA formatting: References and citations are formatted according to current APA style.
Portfolio Prompt: Remember to save the final assessment to your ePortfolio so that you may refer to it
as you complete the final capstone course.