Abstract：The Evidence-based Practice for Improving Quality (EPIQ) method was proposed by Canadian Neonatal Network for high quality health care. The method is characterized by evidence-based, targeted, collaborative and continuous concept. At present it is applied in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). This review article focuses on the application of the method in NICUs.
XIANG Ling-Ling,HUA Zi-Yu. Application of the Evidence-based Practice for Improving Quality method in neonatal intensive care units[J]. CJCP, 2018, 20(8): 686-690.
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