Evidence Based Practice Summary

The primitive element of Evidence Base Practice is to personalize the evidence to fulfill distinct patient need within the context ((Polit & Beck, 2012, p. 25). paper includes the summary of an Evidence Based Practice implementation on reduction on hospital acquired Cather-Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI) in a community hospital setting. The key points, list of steps taken by nursing, a practice problem that would benefit from the implementation of an EBP are explained here. The result of the study with a conclusion is also enclosed.
Summary of key points of the article
Due to the increased cost of treating, the hospitals do not get reimbursement for the hospital acquired CAUTI. Due to this reason the implementing any innovation in …show more content…
The study done by Heywood, Arrowsmith and Pipestone show positive results in prevention of pressure ulcers. Pressure ulcer is one practice problem that can be improved from EBP. The patient experience can be improved by preventing pressure ulcers. This will also reduce the healthcare costs. There are different methods that can be used to avoid pressure ulcers. Initial pressure ulcer risk assessment should be done within 2 hours of admission. Full risk assessment should be done within 6 hours of admission and reassessment every 48 hours and high risk patients are employed into the pressure ulcer care plan. Appropriate mattress should be provided to the patient within 6 hours. The evidence-based pressure ulcer prevention methods can be launched in all areas. Preparation phase: determining pressure ulcer prevention pathways includes ward pathway, theater pathway and emergency pathway will give clear the responsibilities of every staff involved. The pressure ulcer prevention plan, pressure sore avoidance plan and wound care plan is the second target. Recommendations from other studies including use of amino acid supplements in patients with pressure sores, hydrocolloid or foam dressings in patients with pressure ulcers, and electrical stimulation for enhancing the wound healing can be applied here (Qaseem, Humphrey, Forciea, Starkey & Denberg, 2015). The third is using an electronic pressure ulcer risk assessment tool by leveling low, medium, and high. According to these data a pressure ulcer prevention competency can be created which will give knowledge to the staff about preventing pressure sores. In the immersion phase, the staff will change the work environment with preventive approach. Staff can attend educational events during this phase and be aware of the