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search for evidence is conducted. The evidence is then appraised and synthesized.
Based on this synthesis, the team makes a determination of whether the evidence
supports a change in practice. If the data supports a change, evidence translation
begins and the practice change is planned, implemented, and evaluated. The final
step in translation is the dissemination of results to patients and their families,
staff, hospital stakeholders, and, if appropriate, the local and national community.
Practice
Question Evidence Translation
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Figure 3.3 JHNEBP PET process.
Practice Question
The first phase of the process (Steps 1–6) includes forming a team and developing
an answerable EBP question. An interprofessional team examines a practice con-
cern and develops and refines an EBP question. Refer to the Project Management
Guide (see Appendix A) frequently throughout the process to direct the team’s
work and gauge progress. The tool identifies the following steps.Step 1: Recruit interprofessional team
The first step in the EBP process is to form an interprofessional team to examine
a specific practice concern. It is important to recruit members for which the
question holds relevance. When members are interested and invested in address-
ing a specific practice concern, they are generally more effective as a team. Front-
line clinicians are key members because they likely have firsthand knowledge of