formed this question after reading an extract from an article. “Diet and weight management” which was published in the Nursing Standard. (Kirk‚ S‚ 2003) Within the article the author states that “obesity in childhood is on the increase.” In researching this particular aspect of obesity I have conducted a literature search on the increase of obesity in childhood and the management role of a nurse. As part of the exercise I plan to explain the importance of knowledge and evidence in professional practice
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Introduction Research in Nursing has become a fundamental discipline throughout the years and this report will provide an insight into the process of research. This report will show how to use the Cinhal database to extract the best available article within the parameters of Tissue Viability and formulation of the research question. The main features will focus on the reliability and validity of the chosen topic of the Waterlow Scale tool and the comprehensive evaluation of the evidence. The main
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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on evidence grounded in research and professional expertise rather than tradition‚ myths‚ hunches‚ advice from peers‚ outdated textbooks‚ or even what the nurse learned in school 5‚ 10‚ 15 years ago”.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
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calculated using adult ranges (Philippas & Clifford‚ 2005). Additionally‚ BMI does not reflect muscle mass‚ which is why it should be use in conjunction with clinical judgement "in the assessment of children who have high physical activity levels and increased muscular development" (Philippas & Clifford‚ 2005). However‚ it is well documented that children with BMI measurements above 85% are at an increased risk comorbidity factors as well as increased risk of becoming an obese adult. Research conducted
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the critiquing process. This framework can be applied to both qualitative and quantitative research. However the framework will not be used as a definitive checklist. In this assignment the first article that will be discussed is a qualitative piece of research by Simons J.‚ Franck L. &Roberson E (2001). Titled : Parent involvement in children’s pain care: views of parents and nurses. Journal of Advanced Nursing‚ 36(4)‚ 591-599. This study looks at the views of parents and nurses about the involvement
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EBP:Definition & Explanation As I go through my research regarding evidence-based practice and its importance to my profession‚ I came to encounter different authors who had stated numerous definitions and explanations for the term. One definition that succinctly captures the essence of evidence-based practice (EBP) is that of Ingersoll’s (2000). She defines EBP as‚ “the conscientious‚ explicit‚ and judicious use of a theory-derived‚ research-based information in making decisions about care delivery
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will discuss why understanding learning styles is useful to student nurses. In addition‚ I will discuss my own dominate learning styles‚ paying attention to my strengths and weaknesses‚ also identifying areas where it is necessary for me to improve my weaker learning style‚ and how I can build on this for the future development. Within nursing there are lots of different study and learning methods available to us. A persons learning styles or main process of learning is crucial to their development
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ROLE OF NURSING RESEARCH AND SEARCHING FOR EVIDENCE BASED ARTICLES Prepared by Dr. Gerald Amandu Matua‚ RN; PhD What is research? To research is to purposely and methodically search for new knowledge and practical solutions in the form of answers to questions formulated beforehand. These questions could be how asked by any one in any profession or occupation. What is nursing research? Nursing research is research that provides evidence used to support nursing practices. The questions of
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is a very emotive area of nursing practice; it presents an immense challenge to all nursing professionals and support workers alike. It provokes our beliefs‚ values‚ our sense of integrity and possibly above all‚ our impartiality. We have an integral role‚ like it or not‚ in any sexually focused relationship or sexual activity exhibited by clients in our care. This role can become increasingly demanding where nurses are practising in areas of Mental Health and Learning Disabilities due to the vulnerability
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Evidence based nursing is the shared partnership between the patient and clinician that involves the best evidence and clinical outcomes and values when making health care decision’s (Huber‚ 2014). There are thousands of ways to implement evidence based practice into the end of life arena. I recall many years ago when all hospice did was sit at the bed side and give morphine. Look where hospice care has gone today. They have surpassed the days of morphine to all and through evidence based nursing
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