EBN Format: I. Clinical Question II. Citation (Title of the JOURNAL ARTICLE) III.

Study Characteristics 1) Patients 2) Interventions Compared 3) Outcomes Monitored 4) Does the study focus on a significant problem in clinical practice IV. Methodology / Design 1) Methodology used 2) Design 3) Setting 4) Data sources 5) Subject selection a. Incusion Criteria b. Exclusion criteria 6) Has the original study been replicated 7) What were the risk and benefits of the Nursing action/intervention tested in the study? V. Results of the Study VI. Authors conclusion and recommendation 1) What contribution to health status does the nursing action/intervention make? 2) What overall contribution to nsg knowledge does the study make VII. Applicability VIII. Reviewer's Conclusion