Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a “clinical decision-making that considers the best available evidence; the context in which the care is delivered; client preference; and the professional judgment of the health professional” (Pearson, Wiechula, Court, & Lockwood, 2005, p. 209).

EBP promotes high-quality health care, improves patient experience and health outcomes, and reduces health care costs (Melnyk, Gallagher‐Ford, Long, & Fineout‐Overholt, 2014). Therefore, the adoption, implementation, and sustainment of EBP in healthcare organizations are becoming increasingly important (Apóstolo, Cardoso, & Rodrigues, 2016). In addition, national and international organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO, 2004, 2015), the International Council of Nurses (ICN, 2012), the Institute of Medicine (IoM, 2000, 2001, 2009), the Portuguese National Directorate General of Health, following the Portuguese National Health Plan 2012-2016 (Ministry of Health, 2012), and the Portuguese Nursing Regulator (Ordem dos Enfermeiros, 2006) recommend the adoption of EBP. These organizations believe that it simplifies decision-making, reduces uncertainty, risk, and variability, and improves the quality of care. However, due to the gaps between research, practice, and policies, EBP is still not the standard of care delivered worldwide (Melnyk et al., 2014).

The Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice Model is one of the conceptual models developed to support the implementation and sustainment of EBP in health care.

- To develop knowledge of the Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice (JHNEBP) Model and its tools;

- To provide researchers with a new approach to EBP that can serve as a foundation for developing new and different research projects and projects to implement evidence and improve quality.

·        Distinguish between research, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement

·        Introduction to evidence-based practice, the Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice (JHNEBP) Model, the problem statement

·         Introduction to conceptual maps

·         How to write an evidence-based practice question?

·         Integrative vs. systematic vs. meta-analysis of the literature

·         How to search databases and discuss impact factor?

·         Level of evidence

·         Journal article critique

·         How to critique a journal article?

·         Evidence for interventions

·         Evaluating the evidence

·         Summary of the evidence

·         Synthesis and recommendation

·         Write the methodology for reviewing the literature

·         Translation of the evidence/framework

·         Action planning

·         SWOT analysis

·         Strategic relationship with stakeholders

·         Stakeholder analysis

·         Organizational readiness

·         Methodology (design, setting, sample, sample size)

·         Methodology (recruitment, intervention procedures, data collection)

·         Selection of the right instrument

·         Evidence-based practice project management

·         Outcome measures

·         Data analysis

·         Data management

·         Ethical considerations when conducting evidence-based practice projects

·         Risks for the participants

·         Risks to the evidence-based practice project

·         Analyze the risks and develop a plan to address them

·         Dissemination of results

·         How to successfully publish manuscripts?

Here you can view and download the planning.

Planning

From 04 to 15 September 2023 (working days)

From 2 pm to 6 pm

Venue: Hybrid

·         online via Zoom

·         in person at UICISA: E, ESEnfC

The course will be taught entirely in English and with no fees.

Applications are open until 30 August 2023 and are limited.

Total hours: 40h

Theoretical hours: 26h

Theoretical/practical hours: 14h

For all professionals/students interested in the field of evidence-based practice.

Vinciya Pandian – Ph.D., Assistant Dean for Immersive Learning and Digital Innovation, Associate Professor, Department of Nursing Faculty, Johns Hopkins School of Nursing.

Training Methods: Expository and active teaching methods designed to encourage trainee participation and reflection.

Assessment Methods: Formative, based on observation, analysis, and feedback during practical sessions.

Only participants who have attended at least 75% of the course, in person or/and online, will receive a certificate.

Dang, D., Dearholt, S., Bissett, K., Ascenzi, J., & Whalen, M. (2022). Johns Hopkins evidence-based practice for nurses and health professionals: model and guidelines. 4. Circulation. Sigma Theta Tau International.

If you would like to take this course, you must register online. You should do this HERE.

After registering, you will need to log in (with your password) to the Pasta Académica of the ESEnfC.

Then select the tab “Ensino/Formação,” then “Cursos de Curta Duração,” choose the course you want, go to the tab “Inscrições,” fill in the required fields and "Enviar inscrição".

If you have any questions or want additional information, please e-mail ccd@esenfc.pt

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This training activity is supported by the Fulbright Commission Portugal within the Fulbright Specialists Program. 

The UICISA: E is funded by National Funds through the FCT - Foundation for Science and Technology, I.P., within the scope of the project References UIDB/00742/2020 and UIDP/00742/2020

Title
Training in Evidence-Based Practice - The Johns Hopkins Nursing Model

Workload
40 hours

Type
Short duration course

Modules and contents
See the annex

Annex