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The Clinical Inquiry Process Resource Guide

The goal of this guide is to provide nurses a resource to understand and carryout the steps of performing an evidence-based practice (EBP) project.

The Phases of the Clinical Inquiry Process

The Phases of the Clinical Inquiry Process

When it comes to clinical inquiry, some find it to be an intimidating and time-consuming process. One effective way to gain a better understanding of clinical inquiry is to break it down into phases. The graphic below illustrates the process broken down into four phases. These phases are how this resource guide is divided, making the process easier to grasp and allowing one to better engage in clinical inquiry.