As a component of the Knowledge Structure domain of the Harris Health Nursing Professional Practice Model, the Nursing Research & Evidence-based Practice program provides the foundation, resources, and support necessary for nursing staff to conduct clinical inquiry, translate research into practice, and access relevant, valid, reliable evidence to resolve problems and answer questions. Advancement of nursing practice and achievement of optimal patient outcomes results from the generation of new knowledge and the application of evidence and best practice recommendations.
To learn more about how to differentiate between quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and research, click here for an online article by American Nurse Today.