A facility calls in experts to review evidence developed in research a

QUESTION

A facility calls in experts to review evidence developed in research and develop guidelines for clinical practice. Which stage of EBP is represented?

a. Evidence summary
b. Translation to guidelines
c. Practice integration
d. Evaluation of process and outcomes

ANSWER:

ANS: B
In the third stage of EBP, translation, experts are called on to consider the evidence summary, fill in gaps with consensus expert opinion, and merge research knowledge with expertise to produce clinical practice guidelines (CPGs).