Which term describes the goal of standardizing practice by maximizing good practice, reducing costs, and improving quality of care?

Which term describes the goal of standardizing practice by maximizing good practice, reducing costs, and improving quality of care?

• A. Evidence-Based Practice
• B. Attitudinal change
• C. Professional Role Development
• D. Nurse Coder

Answer: (A)

This describes Evidence-Based Practice. It uses the best available research evidence, paired with clinical expertise and patient preferences, to guide decisions that standardize care, maximize effective interventions, reduce unnecessary variation, and improve quality while often lowering costs. The process involves asking a focused clinical question, finding and appraising relevant evidence, applying it to practice, and evaluating outcomes, so care becomes consistently aligned with what works best. Attitudinal change centers on shifting beliefs without necessarily changing practice based on evidence; professional role development is about growth in competencies and responsibilities; and a nurse coder focuses on documentation and coding rather than guiding clinical care.

This describes Evidence-Based Practice. It uses the best available research evidence, paired with clinical expertise and patient preferences, to guide decisions that standardize care, maximize effective interventions, reduce unnecessary variation, and improve quality while often lowering costs. The process involves asking a focused clinical question, finding and appraising relevant evidence, applying it to practice, and evaluating outcomes, so care becomes consistently aligned with what works best. Attitudinal change centers on shifting beliefs without necessarily changing practice based on evidence; professional role development is about growth in competencies and responsibilities; and a nurse coder focuses on documentation and coding rather than guiding clinical care.