Change Theory for EBP Utilization in Healthcare, University Name

This report delves into the application of change theory to enhance Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) utilization within healthcare settings. It begins by establishing the importance of EBP in improving clinical interventions and patient outcomes, discussing the implications for both patients and healthcare systems. The report highlights how EBP ensures reliable interventions, integrates patient preferences, and improves cost efficiency. It then explores change management processes, including Lewin's Force Field analysis and Kotter's Change Management Theory, to address resistance and facilitate the successful implementation of EBP. Ethical considerations, particularly regarding legitimacy and confidentiality, are also addressed. The report emphasizes the role of transformational leadership in driving change and concludes that the successful adoption of EBP requires strategic planning, ethical considerations, and proactive leadership to improve the quality of healthcare services.