
Brad Franklin
United States Army Medical Command
Ankle-foot complex pain in primary care: An evidence-based approach
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in nursing is a dynamic and systematic approach to healthcare decision-making, emphasizing the integration of the latest and most relevant evidence, clinical expertise, and patient values. This methodology is essential for ensuring that nursing interventions and patient care practices are firmly rooted in the best available research.
Key principles of Evidence-Based Practice in nursing include:
Clinical Inquiry: Nurses formulate focused and answerable questions derived from clinical scenarios, directing the search for evidence.
Critical Appraisal: Rigorous evaluation of research literature is undertaken to assess the quality, validity, and applicability of evidence to specific patient situations.
Integration of Evidence: Research findings are melded with the nurse's clinical expertise and the distinctive values and preferences of the patient, shaping informed decision-making.
Application to Practice: Evidence is effectively translated into practice through the development and implementation of evidence-based interventions and care plans.
Continuous Evaluation: The impact of evidence-based interventions on patient outcomes is continually scrutinized, offering opportunities for ongoing improvement.
By ensuring that interventions are based on the most reliable evidence, Evidence-Based Practice enhances the quality and safety of nursing care. Moreover, it fosters a culture of perpetual learning among healthcare professionals, creating an environment where best practices evolve in response to emerging research and advancements in the field.

United States Army Medical Command
Ankle-foot complex pain in primary care: An evidence-based approach

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Sessions are CPD-accredited; certificates issued to every registered delegate within two weeks of the conference.
Oral and poster slots for original Evidence-Based Practice work, reviewed by the scientific committee.
Meet nurse researchers, educators, and clinical leaders from around the world across three days.
Accepted abstracts appear in the indexed conference proceedings with a citable DOI.
Plenary lectures from leading voices shaping Evidence-Based Practice research and practice.
Attend in person in Singapore or join virtually — same programme, same certificate.
Oral and poster slots for your work — in person in Singapore or online. Not presenting? Attend as a delegate to learn from the field.
The Evidence-Based Practice track is a dedicated stream within Nursing 2027 covering the latest research, clinical innovation, and best practice in Evidence-Based Practice. It brings together researchers, educators, and practitioners for oral presentations, posters, and discussion.
Nurse researchers, advanced practice nurses, educators, doctoral students, and clinical leaders with an interest in Evidence-Based Practice are all welcome — whether presenting or attending.
Yes. Submit an abstract for oral or poster presentation. All submissions are peer-reviewed by the scientific committee; accepted abstracts appear in the indexed proceedings.
Yes. Nursing 2027 is a hybrid conference — attend the Evidence-Based Practice track in person in Singapore or join live online, with on-demand access afterward.
Singapore · March 15–17, 2027· Hybrid · in-person & virtual
Attend without presenting.