and involves the search for and critically appraising the most relevant evidence, one\\'s clinical experience and the preferences of the patient (Fortunato, Grainger, & Abou-El-Enein, 2018). The process involved in EBP allows the practitioner to assess research, clinical guidelines, and other information resources that are based on high-quality findings and apply the results obtained to improve their practice.
Since EBP heavily relies on research and searching for available evidence to support a hypothetical question in order to solve a current problem, it is vital that one understands and interprets statistical data that is presented in the research articles that they… Continue Reading...
Instead, it is essential to critically assess the searched information, select the highest ranking and most relevant evidence available relating to the query, patient’s circumstance and needs. Essentially, the highest ranking evidence article is not necessarily the ultimate go-to guide for ideal decisions. Instead, the ideal guide for decision has to be the highest ranking that depicts the patient’s attribute and through critical assessments reflects considerable best patient outcome (Sackett et al., 1996).
Comparing CINAHL Keyword Search Result with Other Search Engines
According to Houde (2009), the choice of a search engine in systematic reviews will significantly have an impact on Evidence Based Practice (EBP). The… Continue Reading...
investigation. The observations were adequate to provide insights on the issues under investigation, which demonstrates the lack of a research question in the study.
Relevant Evidence, Experiences and/or Information
High-quality researches usually entail citing relevant evidence, experiences and/or information that is essential to the issue or phenomenon under investigation. Consequently, in most studies, researchers include a literature review section and/or cite sources that help in understanding the specific issue. The inclusion of literature review section provides a background for understanding the research issue/topic based on existing evidence or prior studies that have been carried out about it. The citing of relevant evidence, experiences and/or information is also crucial towards understanding the researcher's reasoning when… Continue Reading...
Polit and Beck (2017), a systematic approach based on the IOWA Model of Evidenced-Based Practice was used to identify a clinical problem, develop and organize a search strategy, and disseminate the relevant evidence into an integrative review for nursing use. The following databases, PubMed, CINAHL, and Ovid were searched between September 19 and October 21, 2017, using the following search terms alone or in combination: infant massage, feeding intolerance, feeding tolerance, abdominal distention, gastric residuals, preterm infants and tactile stimulation. The search was limited to studies in English, newborn infants, and studies published in the last five years. Only original peer reviewed articles that used massage as an intervention and specifically reported feeding intolerance outcomes for preterm infants, born less than… Continue Reading...
way.
Instead, what is needed is a top down approach in which there are organized means of discerning relevant evidence-based practices and facilitating them in a similarly structured manner. Doing so would improve nursing and patient objectives, while utilizing the most proven methods to accomplish those outcomes.
Gaps or Conflicts Between Statements and Practices
The disparate implementation of evidence-based nursing practice to healthcare facilities creates some inherent gaps between organizational statements and practices. Most healthcare organizations have mission statements regarding how they are attempting to facilitate the best possible treatment to patients. Nurses are often the focal point of those treatment options, particularly since they are regularly called… Continue Reading...
years, with each school of thought vigorously defending their respective positions by citing relevant evidence and brooking no disagreements. Against this backdrop, developing a better understanding of these two worldviews has assumed new importance and relevance today. To this end, this paper provides a summary and evaluation of the human secularist worldview, followed by a corresponding evaluation and defense of Christianity. Finally, a summary of the research and important findings concerning human secularism are provided in the paper’s conclusion. [2: Alan T. Price (2007, Spring), ‘Secular Humanism vs. Religion? The Liberal Democratic Education Tradition and the Battle over Vouchers in the USA.’ Forum… Continue Reading...
