Abstract The subject of evidence-based practice is discussed in this paper beginning with a definition of the term taken from our text by Blais and Hayes (2011). I discuss the way in which we care for intravenous lines as an example of a procedure done at our hospital that uses evidence-based guidelines like those listed on the National Guideline Clearinghouse website to reduce central line associated blood stream infections. A summary of an article demonstrating the use of a solution of chlorhexidine
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eyewitness evidence. Eyewitness evidence is hugely influential in the conviction of those accused of crimes‚ however multiple factors can manipulate the recall of events witnessed and as such mistakes frequently occur. The techniques for gathering witness evidence have historically lacked a consistent procedural standard (Fisher‚ 1995)‚ with huge variation in line-up procedure and witness interview techniques. Cognitive psychologists have influenced several avenues of gathering eyewitness evidence. Two
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Society: Archaeological and written evidence The Minoans are one of the most interesting societies that one could ever study. Their archaeological remains are colourful and curious‚ their lives seemed to have been as sunny as their surrounding climate and as beautiful as their island—but was this really so? When we try to investigate Minoan society we encounter a number of problems regarding evidence. Because the climate is frequently wet‚ most of the perishable evidence has disappeared with the weather
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Evidence scan: Quality improvement training for healthcare professionals August 2012 Identify Innovate Demonstrate Encourage Contents Key messages 3 1. Scope 6 2. Examples of training 10 3. Most effective approaches 27 4. Important messages 33 References 39 Health Foundation evidence scans provide information to help those involved in improving the quality of healthcare understand what research is available on particular topics. Evidence scans
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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
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Is ww2 film evidence any use to an historian wanting to find out about key events in ww2? There are many different types of film evidence created during and after world war two these can include propaganda movies‚ still action images and Hollywood productions. There can be many problems relating to finding out about ww2 including understanding the point of the film being created‚ being able to link it to factual events of ww2‚ the reliability of films etc. Propaganda film Propaganda films are
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midwifery‚ using women’s experiences and statistics within evidence based practice is probably the best research evidence. Evidence based practice is ‘The conscientious and judicious use of current best evidence in conjunction with clinical expertise and patient values to guide health (and social) care decisions’. (Sackett et al 2000). The main aims of this assignment are to outline what qualitative and quantitative data are‚ how they are used in evidence based practice and to outline the key differences
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Evidence for evolution includes: 1. The oldest to newest fossils clearly demonstrate without exception an overall progression of life forms from basic to more complex. If there was no evolution there would be no progression of species complexity over time. There are species that have existed relatively unchanged for millions of years referred to as living fossils. This is not evidence against evolution‚ only evidence that the traits of those particular species have been very successful for survival
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An Appraisal of a Piece of Research-based Evidence Relevant to Healthcare Practice. Since the 1970’s the term evidence-based health care has progressively been used more‚ the expansion of evidence-based health care has risen with the development of being able to access a range of information. Other factors that have contributed to the use of evidence based health care include; changing of public expectations‚ political consensus‚ cost pressures and professional accountability (Hamer Collinsons
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make some connection to the larger work as a whole. This essay should focus on the text as its primary source and should employ plenty of textual evidence from the text to support your ideas. While not the focus nor required‚ secondary sources may be consulted for this paper; however‚ the ideas and writing should be original‚ and the textual evidence should be from the allegory. Be sure‚ however‚ to include proper Works Consulted or Works Cited pages as necessary. Audience: Classmates and Instructor:
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