The EBM cycle consists of 5 steps:
Some sources also reference an additional step in the EBM cycle. According to Melynk et al., step zero is "cultivating a spirit of inquiry." 1 Whether you are seeking answers to a particular patient problem or questioning a common practice in the hospital or clinical setting, ongoing curiosity and a desire to improve care are attitudes that propel practitioners along the EBM cycle.
Reference:
1. Melnyk BM, Fineout-Overholt E, Stillwell SB, Williamson KM. Igniting a spirit of inquiry: An essential foundation for evidence-based practice. 2009;109(11):49-52. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19858857
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