EBP Models: A Comparative Analysis of Iowa and John Hopkins

This report offers a comparative analysis of two Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) models: the Iowa Model and the John Hopkins Nursing EBP Model. The Iowa Model, designed to enhance quality care, is highlighted for its research-driven approach, particularly in settings like hospitals and clinics. The John Hopkins Model is presented as a problem-solving method focused on promoting nurse autonomy and interdisciplinary collaboration. The report references the work of McEwen and Wills (2019) and discusses the application of these models in the context of a community and state program focused on elder care. It argues for the Iowa Model's applicability in improving patient care within this specific setting, considering factors like cost-effectiveness and the need for continuous improvement. The report also references the work of Farrington (2019) and Byrne (2018), demonstrating how the choice of model can affect decision-making and organizational strategies in nursing practice.

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Review of the Two EBP Models
According to the discussion on the topics of based on the two EBP models, it can be
recognised that using these different models, nursing professions can be better recognised with
the help of implementation of better enhancement programs. Farrington (2019) opined that, as
the Iowa model of evidence-based practice enhances the ability of nurses to inbuilt the urge of
changing environment and accept change easily, it can be the chosen one for future scope of
enhancement. On the contrary, Byrne (2018) argued that application of the model based on the
concept of John Hopkins, it can also be seen that there is a possibility of taking the right
decision-making process in an organisation in terms of cost-effective initiatives to be taken by
the end of the organisational senior management members. Based on the two contradictory
thoughts and perceptions that has been spoken here, gives an idea that if the user of the strategic
model uses any one of the framework, it would be effective in developing the area of problem-
solving ability as well as the area of decision-making process also. However, on the other hand,
as per the cost of the hospital is concerned, which is going to be important for the future growth
and infrastructure of business and medical services worldwide, it can be suggested to adopt the
Iowa Model. Therefore, using this model, it can enhance the performance of the nursing staff as
well as provide better scope of career development in the field of medical profession.
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Reference
Byrne, S. K. (2018). Applying Evidence-Based Practice to Advance Leadership in Practice
Among Graduate Nursing Students.
Farrington, M. M. (2019). EBP Change Champion Program Creation and Evaluation.
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