This week the discussion focuses on why research and evidenced-based practice are important to the nursing profession. Evidence-based practice (EBP) has been emphasized since the publication of the Institute of Medicine’s report “To Err Is Human”. Nurses should be able to not only provide standard care within the scope of practice but also deliver safe care based on the best EBP that is most up-to-date at that time. Furthermore‚ research is developed based on the current evidence-based practice
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An Appraisal of a Piece of Research-based Evidence Relevant to Healthcare Practice. Since the 1970’s the term evidence-based health care has progressively been used more‚ the expansion of evidence-based health care has risen with the development of being able to access a range of information. Other factors that have contributed to the use of evidence based health care include; changing of public expectations‚ political consensus‚ cost pressures and professional accountability (Hamer Collinsons
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Evidence Based Practices in Autism Lynetric Rivers Liberty University 3-11-13 Abstract Autism and ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorders) has been one of the biggest misunderstood and misdiagnosed disorders. Working with children with autism presents different obstacles in regards to dealing with emotional‚ aggressive and depressive behaviors. This paper will show how Evidence-Based Practices can be highly effective when dealing with children with autism in the classroom‚ community and in the home
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to Acute Stroke Care Appreciating Evidence for Practice Module Code: UZWSN3-15-1 Student Number: 14005518 In a rapidly developing electronic environment‚ the expectations for nurses to provide the highest quality of service whilst delivering the best possible patient care have widened considerably. The Department of Health (DH) (2000) stipulates that clinical effectiveness should be combined with a patient-centred approach‚ with evidence-based practice (EBP) forming the backbone of nursing
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professionals can use the five steps of evidence-based practice (EBP) as a practical framework to overcoming barriers to locating‚ appraising and applying best research evidence. Use an occupational health and safety practice as an example. Examples of occupational health and safety practices include: Use of professional protective equipment (e.g. gloves) Safety considerations when using equipment (e.g. sharps) (or a topic you select yourself in negotiation with your LIC) Health professionals
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women’s experiences and statistics within evidence based practice is probably the best research evidence. Evidence based practice is ‘The conscientious and judicious use of current best evidence in conjunction with clinical expertise and patient values to guide health (and social) care decisions’. (Sackett et al 2000). The main aims of this assignment are to outline what qualitative and quantitative data are‚ how they are used in evidence based practice and to outline the key differences between
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In this essay‚ I am going to consider how evidence-based practice can be used to support‚ justify‚ legitimate and/or improve clinical practice. I am also going to explore and discuss primary and secondary research evidences about how nursing interventions can potentially improve the quality of life of patients in the community suffering from heart failure. I will gather these evidences using a literature search which I will include an account of. Using a critiquing framework for support‚ I will
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nursing research has expanded from research utilization to evidence-based practice. What is the difference between the two Research utilization is a process of movement from research to practice. Research is used to guide professional practice. Evidence-based practice evolves from the integration of the best research evidence with clinical expertise and patient needs (Burns & Grove‚ 2011). With evidence-based practice‚ patients and their families are encouraged to take an active role
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Abstract The subject of evidence-based practice is discussed in this paper beginning with a definition of the term taken from our text by Blais and Hayes (2011). I discuss the way in which we care for intravenous lines as an example of a procedure done at our hospital that uses evidence-based guidelines like those listed on the National Guideline Clearinghouse website to reduce central line associated blood stream infections. A summary of an article demonstrating the use of a solution of chlorhexidine
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health care decisions will be evidence based" (Mazurek et al.‚ 2009). On entering the words "Evidence Based Practice" into the Cumulative Index for Nursing and Allied Health Literature( CINAHL) database in December 2012‚ the amount of articles to be found by the author of this assignment was 5694. It could be said that this shows the importance of evidence based practice in today’s world of nursing. In 2012‚ the words accreditation‚ in private health care settings‚ Health Information and Quality
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