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As healthcare institutions become ever more complex and our focus on patient experience expands, nurses are leading and participating in research studies, evidence-based practice (EBP) projects, and quality improvement (QI) initiatives with a goal of improving patient outcomes. Research, EBP, and QI (Orginc, Nelson, Adams & O'Hara, 2013) have subtle differences and frequent overlap, which can make it a challenge for nurses to identify the best option to investigating a clinical problem.
The first step is a comprehensive review of the literature with a medical librarian. This informs about the problem, what evidence has been reported, and what gaps exist in our knowledge of the problem. Then, synthesize...