What's the idea?
A key aspect of being an evidence-based practitioner is to reflect, at the end of the process, not just on the outcomes of your actions, but also on how you did as an evidence-based practitioner (Straus et al, 2011). Indeed, before you start undertaking evidence-based practice related activities, you may wish to audit your starting point.
What does it mean?
A useful place to start is with Evidence-informed teaching: A self-assessment tool for teachers – and asking yourself the following. Do I understand the meaning of evidence-informed and evidence-based practice and what high quality evidence is?
Do I understand how evidence impacts upon practice?
Am I aware of where and how to access resources for evidence-informed practice?
Do I have an evidence mindset? I.e. Am I conscious of the need to engage with research and do I feel confident to do so?
Do I consider evidence relevant and applicable?
Do I talk to colleagues about evidence, face to fac
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