Evidence-Based Practice in Midwifery and Maternity Nursing for Excellent Quality of Care Outcomes

Hanan Elzeblawy Hassan^1,

¹Maternal and Newborn Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Beni-Suef University, Egypt

Cite this paper:
Hanan Elzeblawy Hassan. Evidence-Based Practice in Midwifery and Maternity Nursing for Excellent Quality of Care Outcomes. American Journal of Nursing Research. 2020; 8(6):606-607. doi: 10.12691/ajnr-8-6-3

Abstract

Evidence-based (EƁ) was defined as the explicit, conscientious, and judicious usage of the current best evidence in decision making regarding the individual patients’ care. The aim of EƁР is to do the right thing, at the right time, for the right person, in other words ensure quality care for the individual client.

Keywords:
evidence-based practice midwifery quality of care

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