Evidence-Based Practice Essay

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 relation to the case study of Marjorie Templeton and how it is relevant to the care that is provided to her. The three main evidence based practices that I…

can mean the difference between life and death. Clinicians use evidence from research, clinical expertise and patient’s preferences to make clinical decisions. Often, the available evidence is so vast that finding the appropriate course of action becomes a daunting process. Consequently, the critical appraisal of evidence has become a valuable skill to clinicians. Evidence is ranked in a hierarchy system. The highest level of evidence include systematic reviews, which are a compilation of…

have firm conclusions, however, did suggest beginning early rehabilitation interventions, that could continue on through discharge to inpatient floors. Overall, the systematic reviews displayed positive outcomes from early ambulation, although, the evidence was weak/moderate and more research needs to be completed with more defined and consistent methods and measures. More research is needed to answer the PICO question: Does early ambulation while on the ventilator help reduce the time spent in…

Literature (CINAHL), COCHRANE database with Systemic Reviews, and the National Guidelines Clearinghouse, and the American Health Reseach Quality (AHRQ). A brief scanning of these databases were done and viewed for medical practices that were associated with Tai Chi practices. Tai Chi was shown to be used in the treatment of many medical conditions. However, the terms that stood out during this inquiry were cognitive, and physical functioning in the elderly, balance training, psychological…

Analysis and Application of a Clinical Practice Guideline: Screening For Breast Cancer The purpose of this paper is to analyze a current clinical practice guideline (CPG) on breast cancer screenings by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). A CPG is a statement that compiles the highest level of evidence-based research from systematic research reviews (SRR) and other research to direct practitioners with appropriate health care interventions (Sriganesh, Shanthanna, & Busse, 2016).…

Annotated Bibliography Andrea Domingo California State University, San Marcos Schreiber, M. L. (2017). Evidence-based practice. Postoperative nursing considerations: Transurethral resection of the prostate. MEDSURG Nursing, 26(6), 419-422. Purpose: This article aims to describe the procedure itself, as well as indications and side effects of transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). It also discusses nursing care interventions for patients in the postoperative phase and…

Best Practices in Presenting Evidence According to Wikipedia, “Evidence, broadly construed, is anything presented in support of an assertion”. In every area, unless we are stating our own opinion, evidence is the fundamental building block for making an argument. Any audience, requires an appropriate amount of evidence to believe in the veracity of a presenter’s argument. In the following writing, I will be going through my recent experience in presenting the topic, “Australia SHOULD NOT cull…

et al (2015) carried out a database search of 8 different databases, and they identify the key-words used. Petticrew and Roberts (2006) point out that although electronic databases are often the starting point, they may not be the only source of evidence, especially in the social sciences. Machado (2015) also used citation tracking on included studies and relevant existing systematic reviews. They also looked at relevant websites and searched trial registries for unpublished studies.…

trials of acupuncture have been inconclusive. My critique analyses the study through both an evidence based medicine (EBM) and whole systems research (WSR) perspective. This study assigned…

The trials the have been included on this study were screen based on its relevance to health related topics such as quality of life, fatigue and mobility. The study also reviewed a secondary outcome measure that encompasses cognitive functions. In this study, they analyzed seven randomized control trials which includes a total of 670 patients. The study found that yoga was not associated with any adverse effect nor there was any evidence found that yoga must be recommended as a routine…