Evidence-based practice guidelines should be applied when managing illnesses for patient populations that are at risk due to cultural, religious or ethnic differences. These population groups may exhibit different illness behaviors and beliefs. Guidelines should be applied across all ages to properly manage illnesses for at-risk patient populations with consideration for cultural factors that influence health behaviors.

1. Applying “Evidence-Based Practice”
Population groups with differences determined by culture,
religion or ethnicity also show differences in terms of illness
behavior and beliefs.
Discuss a patient population that are at risk and apply evidence-
based practice guidelines in management of their illnesses
across the age continuum.