Evidence-Based Practice: A Primer for Action

Bliss-Holtz, Jane

doi:10.1080/01460860701738336

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“…The theory is grounded in the social processes that occur within human interaction (Broussard, 2006;Speziale & Carpenter;2007).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Evidence based practice evolving from the integration of current practice, knowledge and observed outcomes is accepted as improving clinical practice and patient care (Bliss-Holtz, 2007;Bucknall, Copnell, Shannon & McKinley, 2001;Kresse, Kuklinski & Cacchione, 2007;Sackett, Rosenberg, Gray, Haynes & Richardson, 1996). Decisions regarding evidence to be used in this process are usually based on observations of specific clinical indicators which can then be evaluated against normal parameters and outcomes.…”

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Determining standard criteria for endotracheal suctioning in the paediatric intensive care patient: An exploratory study

Davies

Monterosso

Leslie

2011

Intensive and Critical Care Nursing

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This four-phase mixed method study developed an evidence based ‘‘Endotracheal Suction Assessment Tool’’ (ESAT) as a guide for nurses undertaking ‘‘endotracheal tube’’ (ETT) suction within ‘‘Paediatric Intensive Care’’ (PIC). Phase 1 involved a comprehensive literature review to determine the most commonly used criteria for assessing the need for ETT suction. In Phase 2 an ‘‘Endotracheal Suction Questionnaire’’ (ESQ) was developed to survey experienced PIC nurses in Australia and New Zealand regarding their ETT suction decision making process and validity testing of the ESQ. In Phase 3, the ESQ was administered to target group (n = 104). In Phase 4, the empirical evidence generated from this study, based upon the criteria rated by nurses in this study as being most clinically important and essential during the decision making process, determined the ESAT design. Analyses of quantitative results showed a positive correlation between the perceived frequency of use of a criterion and the appropriateness of the assessment. Where a criterion was used less frequently as a clinical indicator for the requirement for ETT suction, participants had a lower regard for this when rating the criterion as a specific single indicator to perform suction. Findings from qualitative data identified six criteria not previously documented within the literature. Further testing and validation of the tool within the PIC setting will determine the clinical viability of the ESAT

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“…The theory is grounded in the social processes that occur within human interaction (Broussard, 2006;Speziale & Carpenter;2007).…”

Section: Qualitative Theory Definitionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Determining standard criteria for endotracheal suctioning in the paediatric intensive care patient: An exploratory study

Davies

Monterosso

Leslie

2011

Intensive and Critical Care Nursing

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“…1 Nursing leaders, administrators, and policy makers expect that nursing practice and policies reflect the best available research evidence, but struggle to find practical ways to make this happen. [2][3][4][5][6] To use the best evidence, nurses need to conduct a critical review and synthesis of existing research. Utilizing evidence-based practice (EBP), nurses can effectively appraise and use research evidence and clinical judgment to orchestrate the best clinical outcomes.…”

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Three practical approaches to EBP

Valente¹

2010

Nursing Management

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A lthough we know that research can improve practice, nursing care doesn't consistently reflect the current research and evidence. 1 Nursing leaders, administrators, and policy makers expect that nursing practice and policies reflect the best available research evidence, but struggle to find practical ways to make this happen. 2-6 To use the best evidence, nurses need to conduct a critical review and synthesis of existing research. Utilizing evidence-based practice (EBP), nurses can effectively appraise and use research evidence and clinical judgment to orchestrate the best clinical outcomes. 7 But nurses need creative ways to reduce the gap between research and practice and to develop the habit of asking: "Why do it this way" and "What's the evidence?" When nurses ask these questions and examine the best available evidence, including research and other credible, verifiable data, patient care improves.The purpose of this article is to describe three practical approaches to EBP-a research journal club, research-based fact sheets, and evidence-based projects-and the evaluation of nurses' perspectives of the effectiveness, usefulness, and convenience of these approaches to improve knowledge and practice. These projects also help demystify research and demonstrate that nurses can evaluate and use evidence to deliver effective care.

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“…(Bliss-Holtz, 2007;Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt, 2005;Sackett, Rosenberg, Gray, Haynes & Richardson, 1976). What is produced by this process of evidence translation may be interventions for a single client or it may be algorithms, policies, and procedures for an entire patient population.…”

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