EBP Model ePoster

1. Download the required tools to use for this assignment:
2. The (c)
4. website will provide all the forms/appendices required.

• After completing the permission forms, students will use the information gathered to create their EBP Model ePoster.

1. Download MDC’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): Presentation/Design Tool’s
3. Download
5. to place on your Evidence-Based Model ePoster.
6. Then, use each form/appendix to complete each section listed below for the EBP ePoster.

Sections:

Title and Abstract

Review Appendix A: EBP Project Steps and Overview before starting work on your EBP Model ePoster

• Title: Clearly identify the project as evidence-based. Make it concise and informative.
• Abstract: Summarize the project, including:
• Rationale for the EBP project
• EBP question (PICO format)
• Literature search and appraisal methods
• Key findings and synthesis
• Recommendations for practice

Introduction

Use content from Appendix B to complete this section.

• Rationale: Describe the clinical problem, its significance, and the risks of not addressing it.
• Available Knowledge: Summarize current knowledge from literature (local, national, and global).
• EBP Question: Present the question using the PICO format.

Methods

Use content from Appendix B and Appendix C.

• Information Sources: List databases, guidelines, and other sources used.
• Search Methods: Describe inclusion/exclusion criteria, date limits, and rationale.
• Keywords: Provide search terms used.
• Article Screening: Explain how articles were screened (title, abstract, full text).
• Appraisal Process: Describe how articles were appraised (tools used, reviewers, consensus process).
• Synthesis & Translation: Outline how evidence was synthesized and translated into practice recommendations.

Results

Use content from Appendix G.

• Study Selection: Report the number of articles screened and included. Use a flow diagram if possible.
• Study Characteristics: Summarize key details (author, population, intervention, outcomes, limitations).
• Findings: Use tables or charts to display individual study results clearly.

Discussion

Use content from Appendix H.

• Synthesis of Evidence: Summarize overall findings, strengths, and quality of evidence, and recommendations.
• Limitations: Discuss limitations of both the literature and your review process.
• Conclusions: Restate the problem and summarize how the project addressed the EBP question.

Implications for Practice

Use content from Appendices C & I.

• Translation Strategies: Describe recommendations and action plans tailored to your organization.
• Outcomes: Identify measures used to evaluate success. If implemented, report results.

PICO Question

In postpartum women (P), how effective are non-pharmacologic pain management strategies (e.g., warm compresses, acupuncture, ambulation, or relaxation techniques) (I) compared to standard pharmacologic interventions such as NSAIDs or opioids (C) in reducing pain severity and improving functional recovery within six weeks after delivery (O)?*