Evidence Informed Decision Making Report
EIDM Report
Table of Contents
Introduction…................................................................................................................. 3
Background…................................................................................................................. 3
Body…............................................................................................................................ 4
Discussion…................................................................................................................... 8
Conclusion….................................................................................................................. 10
Appendix A…................................................................................................................. 12
Appendix B…................................................................................................................. 14
References...................................................................................................................... 15
Introduction This paper will discuss wound care, the effectiveness of saline versus water when cleaning wounds, and the experience of patients undergoing long term wound care. The purpose of this report is to demonstrate understanding of evidence informed decision making, researchable questions, searching the available evidence and research designs.
Background Webster’s Dictionary by Guralnik (1970) defines a wound as “an injury, especially one in which the skin or another external surface is torn, pierced, cut, or otherwise broken.” Wounds can be acquired from accidents or from medical procedures such as operations or surgeries. Anytime a patient acquires a wound, the care given to the person and at the site of injury is an essential part in the healing process. Proper wound care can prevent further complications, infections, and preserve function. It involves cleaning, examining and bandaging.
Table of Contents
Introduction…................................................................................................................. 3
Background…................................................................................................................. 3
Body…............................................................................................................................ 4
Discussion…................................................................................................................... 8
Conclusion….................................................................................................................. 10
Appendix A…................................................................................................................. 12
Appendix B…................................................................................................................. 14
References...................................................................................................................... 15
Introduction This paper will discuss wound care, the effectiveness of saline versus water when cleaning wounds, and the experience of patients undergoing long term wound care. The purpose of this report is to demonstrate understanding of evidence informed decision making, researchable questions, searching the available evidence and research designs.
Background Webster’s Dictionary by Guralnik (1970) defines a wound as “an injury, especially one in which the skin or another external surface is torn, pierced, cut, or otherwise broken.” Wounds can be acquired from accidents or from medical procedures such as operations or surgeries. Anytime a patient acquires a wound, the care given to the person and at the site of injury is an essential part in the healing process. Proper wound care can prevent further complications, infections, and preserve function. It involves cleaning, examining and bandaging.
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