Category: Evidence-Based Practice

Challenges during the evidence-based capstone project To acquire the degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), one must be comfortable and experienced in researching topics. Indeed, evidence-based research is hard to overestimate, as it is the primary source of reducing unnecessary risks to patients and is considered…

Today, using reliable evidence is known to be an effective method to better both theoretical and practical aspects of a particular sphere. In particular, the notion of using evidence is actively promoted in nursing today, and it is shown that it allows for significantly increasing the quality of care that nurses provide (Melnyk, GallagherFord, Long,…

Table of Contents Introduction Problem Statement Project Goals The rationale for Selecting the Problem References Introduction Today, burnout and occupational stress are often associated with the nursing practice because of the number of tasks that nurses should perform daily (Khamisa, Oldenburg, Peltzer, & Ilic, 2015). Working in stressful environments, nurses experience significant physical and emotional…

Dissemination Strategies The practicum project under consideration is dedicated to the evaluation of actual needs and current knowledge of the target audience. The obtained data will be used for the assessment of educational programs design. It is important to select suitable dissemination strategies to provide the relevant research data. The choice of these strategies is…

Abstract This evidence-based project discusses the treatment of uncontrolled hypertension in African American who are about 18-35 years old because this population is believed to be the most vulnerable considering high blood pressure complications, such as cardiovascular disease and strokes. Two groups of patients will be gathered. The first one will receive only medical treatment…

Table of Contents Introduction Article Analysis and Critique Research Strengths Research Weaknesses Conclusion References Appendix 1. Research Critique Framework: Qualitative Introduction Research is a complex and multi-phased process that can utilize various methods and approaches. Qualitative studies are known to apply an emergent design that can vary depending on researcher reflections on the collected knowledge…

Table of Contents Introduction Knowledge Translation Advancement of Knowledge in the Field Through EBP Conclusion References Introduction Clinical settings are in continuous search for tools and methods aimed to improve the quality of care and reach better patient outcomes. Evidence-based practice (EBP) of nursing is one of such instruments. EBP is commonly defined as the…

What is the PICOT question? In a twenty-year-old patient (P), does the use of narcotics (I) compared to alternative methods of pain relief (C), lead to less addiction (O) over the course of one year? Define each element of the question below: P (Patient, population, or problem): twenty-year-old patient I (Intervention): the use of narcotics…

Introduction Registered nurses (RN) should use their skills to develop superior models for diagnosing and treating a wide range of health conditions affecting their patients. The concept of evidence-based practice (EBP) has emerged as a superior theory for improving the performance of clinicians and maximizing patients health outcomes. The selected topic for this research paper…

An evidence-based practice process emerges with a clinical question and proceeds to search and critically appraise the evidence. In the defined PICOT question, the necessary change is concerned with the need to reduce BMI measures in school-aged children. However, it may be limited by a nursing practice problem of low nursing staffing impact on the…