During this semester, we have examined how the principles of evidence-based practice (EBP) assist healthcare professionals in all disciplines to identify knowledge gaps and make informed decisions to...

During this semester, we have examined how the principles of evidence-based practice (EBP) assist healthcare professionals in all disciplines to identify knowledge gaps and make informed decisions to complement (support) clinical expertise. You have been learning about the systematic process involved in the application of EBP in the clinical setting. Application is the best way to enhance your learning, therefore it is required that you apply EBP process to the case study that follows. This application will take place over the first two pieces of the assessment.  The two assignments are linked together in that assessment 1 is preparatory for assessment 2 in which (assessment 2) you will apply the principles of EBP.  By attempting assessment 1, you will be applying the first two steps of EBP process.
 Identification of the MOST important issue that needs addressing (discussing);  development of the guiding/ clinical (answerable) question;

These two steps are the most important ones in EBP in that they formulate the base for the subsequent steps. In other words, if these two steps are not correct, the next steps will not be appropriate. Therefore, the first assignment is a chance to obtain feedback that you will employ in producing assignment 2 in which you will incorporate all steps of EBP