Evidence based practice refers to makin

Evidence based practice refers to making decisions about patient care based on well supported evidence through clinical research. “Identification of evidence and best practices results in the development of clinical guidelines to provide the best care to patients” (CCN, 2013). According to Hood; evidence-based medicine, evidence-based nutrition and evidence-based nursing provide a mechanism for the delivery of best practices for healthcare (Hood, 2010). In my workplace, implementing evidence-based practice on pain management is necessary. I work with mostly elderly patients; most of them are unable to voice any discomfort or pain. It is crucial that we assess them as frequently as possible, evaluate their pain medications, making sure they are effective. I teach my CNAs on a regular basis about the non-verbal pain indicators and the importance of reporting in a timely manner, teaching is also provided about non-pharmacological intervention for pain relief.

Chamberlain College of Nursing. (2013). NR351 Transitions in professional nursing: Week 4 lesson. St. Louis, MO: Online Publication.
Hood, L.J. (2010). Leddy & Pepper’s conceptual bases of professional nursing (7th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.