The ACE Star Model of Knowledge Transformation Models of Implementation of Evidence Based Practice (EBP) in Nursing

 
Models of Implementation of Evidence Based Practice (EBP) in Nursing

 	
Overview of the ACE Star model
 	
Relevance of the ACE Star model
 	
Unique Insight of the ACE Star model
 	
Steps of the ACE Star model
 	
Summary of the presentation

Evidence Based Practice (EBP) is regarded as the best approach through which graduate nurses can improve safe delivery of healthcare services for better patient outcomes. It entails the use of the finest accessible evidence to make critical decisions and offer effective and active care for patients. The implementation of EBP is however challenging despite being embraced widely in the nursing fraternity. To overcome the challenges encountered in the implementation of the best EBP, different organizations and individuals have developed a number of supportive theories and models. In this paper, focus shall be on the ACE (Academic Center for Evidence-Based Practice) Star Model of Knowledge Transformation (Ramis et al., 2019). The presentation involves the overview of the model, its relevance, unique insights as well as the steps to be followed when using the model.


Overview of the ACE Star Model

 	
Developed by Dr. Kathleen Stevens
 	
Integrates old and new conceptions of healthcare
 	
Framework for unifying EBP processes and approaches
 	
Shows connection of stages of knowledge transformation
 	
Highlights the distinctive aspects of EBP

The ACE Star Model was developed by Dr. Kathleen Stevens with facilitation and assistance of the staff at the University of Texas Health Science Center. Stevens’ desire was to develop a model that would help practitioners to understand the sequences, nature, and features of knowledge applied across the different aspects of EBP. The model works through integrating both the old as well as the latest developments in the improvement of healthcare delivery. It provides an inclusive organization of the various EBP processes and tactics through which medical evidence is used to enable first-grade clinical decision-making (Christenbery, 2017). It involves accustomed practices and also lays emphasis on the unique aspects of EBP.
Relevance the ACE Star model

 	
Simplifies volumes of scientific knowledge
 	
Integrated in the different perspective of EBP
 	
Coordinates the inspection and implementation of EBP
 	
Streamlines nursing into a proper system of EBP
 	
Ensures constant updating of EBP systems

The ACE Star Model simplifies the load of scientific writings through the various stages of knowledge transformation that are easy to understand and implement. Through the ACE Star Model, previous research studies in clinical nursing are integrated in the perspective of EBP. Therefore, it functions as a coordinator for scrutinizing and implementing EBP, and streamlines nursing into a proper system of EBP (Ramis et al., 2019). They cycle of knowledge transformation also provides a foundation for continuously updating EBP with fresh evidence.
Unique Insight of the ACE Star model

 	
Centered on promoting the use of EBP
 	
Based on knowledge transformation
 	
Makes use of qualitative evidence
 	
Identifies factors affecting innovation
 	
Is not based on non-researched information

The ACE Star Model focuses to enhance the use of EBP in a distinctive way for the community nurses. It achieves this uniqueness by using carefully researched qualitative evidence. The main aim of the model is to facilitate knowledge transformation (Alvarez et al., 2021). In addition, it does not include non-research data such as the experience of the practitioners or patient values. The model simply finds factors that influence the acceptance of innovation.