Nursing Evidence Based Practice
According to Masters (2017, p. 255), “evidence-based practice (EBP) is a mechanism that allows nurses to provide safe, high-quality patient care based on evidence grounded in research and professional expertise rather than tradition, myths, hunches, advice from peers, outdated textbooks, or even what the nurse learned in school 5, 10, 15 years ago”. EBP allows nurses to apply current evidence using advanced technology and expert knowledge appropriately. It also allows nurses to practice safely and efficiently while making sound decisions based on relevant research. I believe as a nurse EBP gives me a sense of confidence that allows me improve the quality of care delivered by utilizing my advanced education and knowledge of the nursing
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For an example, within 24 hours of admission onto the floor, nurses must identify some type of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) prophylaxis provided to the patient per policy protocol. DVT prophylaxis is provided in the form of exercise, use of special devices or medication administration. This is because cardiovascular diseases are very prevalent among chronic disease patients. Most patients are placed on bilateral sequential compression devices (SCDs) or oral anticoagulation therapy (OAT). SCDs are used to improve circulation by gently compressing the affected body part to prevent blood clots. It is important that nurses adhere to this policy and education patients and their families about the benefits for this therapy. This results in effective patient care with better patient outcomes (Masters, 2017, p. 256).
One strategy that can be useful in the promotion of evidence based practice is by the participation of professional organizations that provide resources related to evidence-based practice. Baptist Health Medical Center for Clinical Research is one the the leading clinical research organizations in Arkansas. We perform Phase I-IV clinical research in a variety of therapeutic areas and our primary concern is always patient safety. Medical research studies are vital in healthcare because they advance the progress of new medications reaching the
For an example, within 24 hours of admission onto the floor, nurses must identify some type of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) prophylaxis provided to the patient per policy protocol. DVT prophylaxis is provided in the form of exercise, use of special devices or medication administration. This is because cardiovascular diseases are very prevalent among chronic disease patients. Most patients are placed on bilateral sequential compression devices (SCDs) or oral anticoagulation therapy (OAT). SCDs are used to improve circulation by gently compressing the affected body part to prevent blood clots. It is important that nurses adhere to this policy and education patients and their families about the benefits for this therapy. This results in effective patient care with better patient outcomes (Masters, 2017, p. 256).
One strategy that can be useful in the promotion of evidence based practice is by the participation of professional organizations that provide resources related to evidence-based practice. Baptist Health Medical Center for Clinical Research is one the the leading clinical research organizations in Arkansas. We perform Phase I-IV clinical research in a variety of therapeutic areas and our primary concern is always patient safety. Medical research studies are vital in healthcare because they advance the progress of new medications reaching the