Using Evidence-Based Practice to Move Beyond Doing Things the Way We Have Always Done Them

Abstract

Contemporary health care demands better care for individuals with kidney disease. In the quest for the Triple Aim of health care--improving the experience of care, improving the health of populations, and reducing per capita costs of health care--nephrology nurses can no longer afford to practice the way we have always done. Instead, it is critical to consider the best available evidence, personal expertise, and patient/family preference when engaging in clinical decision-making. This article provides the steps to develop an evidence-based project to address a clinical problem.