discuss the relevance of evidence based practice (EBP) whilst practicing as a professional social worker. With reference to my chosen focus question‚ the qualitative stance has been chosen in the form of population‚ issue and outcome (PIO). The specific focus question which I have chosen for this piece of work is homelessness. Various research methods with be undertaken and explained‚ in order to discover three relevant papers which relate to the focus question. ‘Evidence-based social care is the conscientious
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Framework for Praxis Praxis is defined as a practical presentation of a philosophy/ theory (Merriam-Webster‚ n.d.). Also‚ praxis can be defined as an application or performing of an art‚ knowledge‚ or skill (Merriam-Webster‚ n.d.). Praxis is a method which entails a primarily reflective in a responsive to a multifaceted and complicated human phenomenon that is the heart of clinical analysis in nursing (Lutz‚ Jones‚ & Kendall‚ 1997). The purpose of this discuss is to provide the readers with information
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disability nurse wishing to ascertain the effectiveness of CBT as a practical intervention when presented with the dual-diagnosis of anxiety disorder and learning disability‚ is through the use of ’evidence-based practice’. When deciding on the best possible clinical intervention for an identified practice problem it seams logical to convert the issue into a single answerable question
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The ‘Gap’ between Theory and Practice Many articles have been published in regards to bridging the gap between theory and practice‚ which suggests there is a substantial gap between the transition from university to the workplace. This occurs in all industries‚ from information technology through to nursing‚ which has been described in the past as an “embarrassing failure” (Rafferty et al.‚ 1996 p.685). The goal of university should be to properly equip students with relevant theory in their chosen
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According to Hamric‚ “evidence-based practice (EBP) is a problem-solving approach that incorporates best available scientific evidence‚ clinicians’ expertise‚ and patients’ preferences and values” (Hamric 2009) and is of high “importance to best practice and to the education of healthcare professionals” (Hamric 2009). EBP helps nurses to improve their clinical practice by evaluating what they do and how they do it‚ and what are the final outcomes on their patients. Research‚ in providing healthcare
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Thinking: Evidence Based Practice (EBP) and “Person-In-Environment” (PIE) Week Two Assignment Critical Thinking: Evidence Based Practice (EBP) and “Person-In-Environment” (PIE) Critical thinking‚ what has happened to it? Is it apart of our daily lives or is it a part of the past? Can you tell me the definition of critical thinking or would every person’s response be different? Does today’s science have anything to do with critical thinking? How does evidence based practice (EBP) and
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The Seven Steps of Evidence-Based Practice Summary In the article “The Seven Steps of Evidence-Based Practice”‚ Bernadette M. Melnyk‚ distinguished foundation professor of nursing at the University of Arizona outlines the argument that despite of proven positive outcomes such as “improved patient outcome‚ reduced cost‚ and greater nurse satisfaction” of implementing the evidence-based practice‚ majority of nurses still remain reluctant in using EBP or use it in the irregular manner. The author suggests
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set ends and aims. Through the use of newsletters‚ magazine‚ flyers‚ brochure‚ posters‚ presentation and interviews‚ the firm will pass along knowledge to the different individual in the organization. In the nursing field‚ information about Evidence Base Practice is of importance. It should be shared amongst the practicing nurses in order for it to be implemented easily across the department (Hanrahan‚ Marlow‚ Aldrich‚ & Hiatt‚ 2010).
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Introduction Evidence-based practice is a patient/client-focused approach‚ and it is an essential part of the physical therapy profession. It enables the physical therapist practitioner to use current best evidence in making a decision that will impact patient care. Formulating a clinical question is an important first step in evidence-based research and with the advancement of technology‚ the physical therapist can use multiple electronic medical databases simultaneously to search for
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Applying The Evidence To Practice Student No C3227494 Module Leaders- Francis Chapman‚ Martin Hird and Simon Madley Contents 1.0 Introduction 2.0 Critical discussion of the evidence 2.1 Auditing Process 2.2 Evaluation of the Action Plan 2.3 The Benchmarking Process 3.0 Conclusions 4.0 Appendices 4.1 4.2 5.0 Reference list 1.0 Introduction The focus of the module‚ applying the evidence to practice‚ is based upon the document‚ Essence of care; patient focused benchmarking
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