Evidence-Based Practice Proposal – Change Model

Evidence-Based Practice Proposal – Change Model

Question
PICOT Statement:
Among hospitalized patients aged 18 years and/or older, how does washing hands using soap and water compared to using hand sanitizers, help to reduce incidence of Hospital – Acquired Infections (HAIs) within four (4) months.

Roger’s diffusion of innovation theory is a particularly good theoretical framework to apply to an EBP project. However, students may also choose to use change models, such as Duck’s change curve model or the transtheoretical model of behavioral change. Other conceptual models, such as a utilization model (Stetler’s model) and EBP models (the Iowa model and ARCC model) can also be used as a framework for applying your evidence-based proposal in clinical practice. Apply one of the above models and carry your implementation through each of the stages, phases, or steps identified in the chosen model.