CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION Evidence-based practice refers to the use of research and scientific studies as a base for determining the best practices in a field. In the medical field‚ this pertains to treatment and diagnostic options‚ while in education‚ it refers to teaching techniques‚ teacher training and evaluative assessments. 1.1 ORIGIN EBP EBP traces its use in medicine to the 11th century text‚ "The Canon of Medicine‚" but it was the Scottish epidemiologist Archie Cochrane in his 1972
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COMMUNITY BASED REHABILITATION PROGRAMME OF WOMEN’S DEVELOPMENT CENTRE AUGUST-2007 WOMEN’S DEVELOPMENT CENTRE‚ No. 61 MULGAMPOLA ROAD‚ KANDY Y ACKNOWLEDGEMENT A Documentation of such a comprehensive finish cannot be completed without the help of numerous sources and people throughout the long rugged path of success. I too realized this fact and so‚ I take this opportunity to thank them all. Personally this documentation has
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Problem-Based Instruction The use of PBL in various settings has revealed both advantages and disadvantages. Gallagher et al. (1995) view PBL as mimicking real-life situations and being inherently interdisciplinary‚ which allows the student to perceive how different disciplines interact when problem solving. Through the careful process of coaching and modeling‚ teachers empower students to become self-directed and independent learners‚ capable of approaching the
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Published online: 21 September 2010 Ó Urban & Vogel 2010 Abstract The education of healthcare workers is essential to improve practices and is an integral part of hand hygiene promotional strategies. According to the evidence reviewed here‚ healthcare worker education has a positive impact on improving hand hygiene and reducing healthcare-associated infection. Detailed practical guidance on steps for the organization of education programmes in healthcare facilities and teaching–learning strategies
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Going Beyond Outcomes-based Education: A Critical Analysis from Theoretical Perspectives Abstract Purpose The adoption of outcomes-based education (OBE) (Spady‚ 1994) has become a global trend to enhance teaching and learning (Ross & Davies‚ 1999; Killen‚ 2000; Botha‚ 2002)‚ however‚ recent research has showed OBE has limited potential for enhancing learning in developing countries such as South Africa because of its historical and situational constraints (Todd & Mason‚ 2005). In other words
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it falls short. Using evidence-based medicine as an exemplar‚ I identify ways of closing the prevailing “research-practice gap”—the failure of organizations and managers to base practices on best available evidence. I close with guidance for researchers‚ educators‚ and managers for translating the principles governing human behavior and organizational processes into more effective management practice. Evidence-based management means translating principles based on best evidence into organizational
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CHAPTER 6 Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Jill J. Webb‚ PhD‚ MSN‚ RN‚ CS Additional resources are available online at: http://evolve.elsevier.com/Cherry/ Nursing research provides the foundation for evidence-based nursing practice. VIGNETTE I did not understand why I had to take a research class when all I wanted to do was be a staff nurse in a critical care unit. Research? Evidence-based practice? Why are these topics in the nursing program? I have enough to do just
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In the clinical setting‚ it is now expected that health care practitioners adopt evidence based practice to ensure high quality care and patient safety is maintained (Tuite & George 2010). Adopting an evidence based approach in healthcare will also help to ensure that‚ the care provided‚ is more likely to be cost effective and will result in positive patient outcomes (Jones & Bourgeouis 2007‚ p. 88; Bevan 2010‚ p. 142). However the research and evidence provided is always changing therefore it is
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Brain-based Learning Definition This learning theory is based on the structure and function of the brain. As long as the brain is not prohibited from fulfilling its normal processes‚ learning will occur. Discussion People often say that everyone can learn. Yet the reality is that everyone does learn. Every person is born with a brain that functions as an immensely powerful processor. Traditional schooling‚ however‚ often inhibits learning by discouraging‚ ignoring‚ or punishing the brain’s
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provide value for money‚ and that reward workers fairly for the work they perform. Pay systems are methods of rewarding people for their contribution to the organisation. Ideally‚ systems should be clear and simple to follow so that workers can easily know how they are affected. In considering rewards it should be borne in mind that pay and financial benefits are not the only motivator for worker performance. Other important motivators for individuals may include job security‚ the intrinsic satisfaction
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