A Crosswalk Analysis of Commonly Used Evidence‐Based Practice Models

ABSTRACT Aims This article aimed to critically analyse three frequently used evidence‐based practice models to determine similarities and differences in their process steps, terminology, tools and implementation models. Background Evidence‐based practice is an essential competency taught across academic nursing curriculums to prepare nurses for problem solving throughout their career in clinical practice. Design A crosswalk analysis was used to compare and contrast the Advancing Research and Clinical Practice Through Close Collaboration (ARCC) Model, the Iowa Model and the Johns Hopkins Evidence‐Based Practice (JHEBP) Model. Results Findings suggest that although these models contain similar principles, there are differences in terminology and process steps (both alignment and emphasis), leading to a lack of congruence. Conclusions Differences in terminology may be confusing to both novice and experienced users of the evidence‐based practice process. We suggest that educational and clinical settings adopt a primary evidence‐based practice model to use throughout their organization, in addition to purposefully creating awareness of the variety of other models and resources available, including their similarities and differences.