Five steps of evidence based practice based on the Sackett model:
- Assess
Assess the situation
- Ask
Ask the question
Take time to formulate a clear and detailed question
- Acquire
Find the best evidence
Search for the best possible evidence from high quality, peer-reviewed sources
- Appraise
Evaluate evidence
Evaluate the evidence for quality and relevance as applicable to current situation
- Apply
Apply information
Apply the information in combination with clinical experience and patient values