Internal and external evidence

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Topic 1: Defining Internal and External Evidence

  1. Discuss the difference between external and internal evidence as it relates to your PICOT search strategy.
  2. Address the strengths and weaknesses of searching in a databank versus a web-based search engine. You must use two databanks mentioned in the text.

My PICOT question

(P) Hospitalized patients diagnosed with acute stroke, (I) how does the implementation of early ambulation(C) compared to delayed ambulation (O) have an effect on everyday functionality (T) over a thirty-day period?

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Running head: EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL EVIDENCE

External And Internal Evidence
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Institution Affiliation

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EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL EVIDENCE

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Definition
External evidence refers to well-organized reviews, random control tests, executive
practice, as well as healthcare practice instructions that anchor change in nursing care delivery
practice. Internal evidence comprises clinical facility based projects that are meant to improve
quality, results-oriented management initiatives, and expertise in healthcare matters (Melnyk, &
Fineout-Overholt, 2011). The two concepts contribute to evidence-based practice (EBP).
Evidence-Based Practice is used in PICOT search strategy which helps in providing evidence of
a particular health condition in a given community.
Difference between ...


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