Finding the best available evidence
This stage focuses on reviewing and evaluating research to assess its quality, relevance, and applicability to your setting. Using strong evidence ensures decisions are defensible and improvements are sustainable.
At this stage, you will locate, appraise, and apply the best available evidence to support a change.
Evidence to Support Change
Focus on finding, appraising, and applying the best available evidence to support your proposed change.
Visit the Implementation Masterclass at the CLE Learning Library to learn more.
An introduction to critical appraisal
Critical appraisal helps you determine whether research is trustworthy, relevant, and useful for practice. It enables health professionals to apply evidence with confidence and avoid unreliable sources.
If you need support, connect with your local librarian, research fellow, or an experienced colleague for advice on search strategies or appraisal tools.
Rapid Review of Evidence: How to conduct a targeted review of the evidence or literature.
Build a Plan for Change
Ready to apply the evidence you have found? Use the Evidence to Support Change tool to build a stronger rationale for your project.
Resources
Access additional resources below to build your knowledge about how to locate and appraise evidence to support change.
Critical appraisal
Publications
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Access our implementation series modules
Ready for the next step?
Explore Planning for Change and learn how to turn your evidence into action.