What is the difference between research and evidence-based practice? How might one affect the other?
Research and evidence-based practice are interconnected in nursing. Nursing research generates new knowledge, which can then be applied in evidence-based practice to guide clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes.
For this Discussion, you use the course readings and resources to explain the connection between research and evidence-based practice.
To prepare:
Review the Learning Resources for this Module.
Reflect on the relationship between research and evidence-based practice.
By Day 3
Write a blog post that explains the relationship between research and evidence-based practice. Describe how they are connected in real-world healthcare settings, using specific examples. Include citations if you use any sources.