Connection Between EBP And The Quadruple Aim
Read the articles by Sikka, Morath, & Leape (2015); Crabtree, Brennan, Davis, & Coyle (2016); and Kim et al. (2016) provided in the Resources.
Reflect on how EBP might impact (or not impact) the Quadruple Aim in healthcare.
Consider the impact that EBP may have on factors impacting these quadruple aim elements, such as preventable medical errors or healthcare delivery.
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For example, Sikka et al. (2015) highlighted how data analysis was used to reduce operating room times and cost at one hospital without compromising quality or safety standards; this enabled the hospital to effectively manage its resources while still providing optimal care for its patients. Similarly Crabtree et al.(2016) found that using an EBP approach when unveiling a new medication protocol improved communication among nurses and physicians which allowed them to reach consensus on optimal treatment plans sooner than if they had operated without any evidence or data-driven framework in place. Finally Kim et al.(2016) identified various methods such as shared decision making amongst clinicians and patient engagement initiatives which could be implemented through EBP in order to increase overall satisfaction with respect to health services provided as these types of interventions have been proven beneficial in other contexts.
In conclusion there is no doubt that evidence-based practice plays an important role within the quadruple aim of healthcare by optimizing care quality while reducing costs and improving patient experience levels all same time Though each situation will require tailored approach taking into account specific needs stakeholders involved fully leveraging potential gains requires understanding value having access reliable trustworthy data make informed decisions