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There are eight evidence based practices (EBP), however some would argue as few as six (Bond, 2002) and possibly more than ten (Dixon et al., 2010). They all have their place and vary in amount of evidence and have certain circumstances in which they can provide the best results. The eight EBP discussed are: cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), weight management, skills training, token economies, family psychoeducation, assertive community treatment (ACT), supportive employment (SE), and…

Research shows an improvement in patient outcomes when nurses practice in an evidence-based manner. Described by Black, Balneaves, Garossino, Puyat, and Qian (2015) as “a problem-solving approach to clinical care that incorporates the conscientious use of current best practice from well-designed studies, a clinician’s expertise, and patient values and preferences,” evidence-based practice (EBP) has been shown to increase patient safety, improve clinical outcomes, reduce healthcare costs, and…

EBP Project Development: Conclusion from the article # 1 Although the research article “Opioids, Substance Abuse & Addictions Section: Changes in Prevalence of Prescription Opioid Abuse after Introduction of an Abuse-Deterrent Opioid Formulation.” did not specifically pertain to the nursing practice. Never the less, the results of this observational, a cross-sectional study revealed very important data pertaining abuse-deterrent formulations (ADF) of opioids, including control-release (CR)…

Evidence based practice is the foundation for growth in clinical practice. Any procedure cannot be deemed effective unless it has undergone objective studying. Health care providers may complete tasks that are a part of clinical tradition, rather than helpful for patients. In some cases, certain procedures, such as rectal tubes and urinary tract catheters, can cause harm to patients. Determining if a procedure is harmful or beneficial comes from the findings of studies done in clinical…

Introduction It is fundamentally important for nurses to develop and appreciate the process of integrating evidence and research conclusions into their clinical decision-making. Evidence-based practice (EBP) is one reliable process that assists in efficient clinical decision-making (Wong & Myers, 2015). This process has emerged as a means of improving clinical practice from a culture of nursing guidelines derived from authoritarian traditions, to practice developed upon the current…

When providing patients with acute care in a hospital setting it is imperative to know the type of care that is required for each patient and ensuring you have the evidence and practice in order to implement the care efficiently. As part of the Nursing Integrating Concepts this semester there has been a huge emphasis on evidence and how this backs up the type of care, we as nurses should provide to patients. In this essay I will be discussing what evidence is in the form of infection control in…

Introduction The practice of evidence-based medicine entails treatments and assessment that have been verified to be in effect through research. Research on pain management has revealed that a combination of diverse types of treatments cab be incorporated for optimal effectiveness. The level of pain that a patient is undergoing is determined by evaluating the patient using a number of methods including Revised Faces Pain Scale, the Numerical Ratings Scale and others. It is also important that…

Evidence for Pressure Injury Prevention Nursing is no longer just about providing care at the bedside. The nurse is challenged to provide the best patient care possible. This elevated level of care can be achieved by implementing the use of evidence-based practice (EBP). EBP can be defined as the use of recent research, combined with nursing experience, and patient standards (LoBiondo-Wood & Haber, 2014). In this paper, I will discuss a change in policy my hospital recently implemented, why the…

Evidence based practice is so important in the current healthcare world. When evidence based practice is at the center of any organization, there is great improvement in practice and patient outcome. “Only 55% of the time, patients get the evidence-based practice needed for their plan of treatment (IOM 2001). The institute for healthcare improvement, launched 100,000 Lives Campaign enrolled more than 3,000 hospitals, representing an estimated 75 percent of U.S. hospitals beds, which implemented…

Topic and Thesis Much attention is being paid to “evidenced-based practice” (EBP) in the health services (Duncan & Reese, 2012; Glasner-Edwards & Rawson, 2010; Wells, Kristman-Valente, Peavy, & Jackson, 2013), whether it be medical or psychosocial (Pedersen, 2007). The field of substance use treatment is no exception (Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs [ACMD], 2013; Buck, 2011; Gold & Brady, 2003). If an individual or a funder is going to pay for a treatment, so the logic goes, then the…