The learner differentiates between quality improvement processes, evidence-based practice, and research.
738.2.2 : Literature Review and Analysis
The learner demonstrates knowledge of the process and outcomes of conducting a literature review.
738.2.3 : Ethics and Research
The learner demonstrates an understanding of the ethics of nursing research particularly human subjects' protections, informed consent, and alignment with patient and family values and preferences.
738.2.4 : Patient Outcomes
The learner discriminates between evidence-based standards of practice and conventional practices to improve patient outcomes.
738.2.5 : Data Collection, Analysis, and Documentation
The learner describes the process of data collection, analysis, and implementation of evidence that can improve clinical practice from an interprofessional perspective.
INTRODUCTIONEvidence-based literature comes from many sources. The discipline of nursing has an abundance of research data and resources to guide clinical decisions. Therefore, it is of pivotal importance to understand the basic tenets of critical appraisal of such evidence for its use in interprofessional healthcare practices.
In this task, you will identify a healthcare problem, develop an evidence-based practice (EBP) question
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Diagnosis: Develop an EBP Question
Examples:
- EBP Question: In patients with CHF (P), does implementing a telephone-based self-management education program (I), compared to usual care (C), reduce hospital readmission rates (O) within 30 days of discharge?
- EBP Question: In elderly patients admitted to the medical unit (P), does using a new type of pressure-relieving dressing (I), compared to the standard hospital dressing (C), decrease the incidence of pressure injuries (O) during their hospitalization?
3. Planning: Literature Review and Analysis (738.2.2)
- Conduct a comprehensive search for relevant research studies using appropriate databases (e.g., CINAHL, PubMed).
- Critically appraise the studies you find, considering factors like study design, sample size, methodology, and strength of the evidence.
4. Implementation: Data Collection and Analysis (738.2.5)
- If your EBP question involves implementing a new intervention, you'll need a plan for data collection and analysis.
- Consider collaboration with interprofessional team members for data collection.
5. Evaluation: Patient Outcomes (738.2.4)
- Evaluate the impact of the intervention on patient outcomes based on your data analysis.
- Did the intervention achieve the desired results?
6. Dissemination: Share your findings with colleagues and potentially contribute to the broader nursing knowledge base through presentations or publications.
Addressing Course Objectives:
- This project will help you develop skills in formulating an EBP question (738.2.1).
- Conducting a literature review and critically appraising research (738.2.2).
- Considering ethical aspects of research (738.2.3).
- Evaluating evidence to improve patient outcomes (738.2.4).
- Understanding data collection and analysis for EBP (738.2.5).