Evaluating Clinical Sources

Discuss how the clinical question would guide the nurse’s search strategy to address the issue and implement a change in practice. This well-built clinical question will guide the nurse to search the keywords or their combination to narrow down the research. The keywords may include “anticoagulant therapy”, “warfarin toxicity”, “dietary management”, and “vitamin K administration”. Once the peer-reviewed journals and articles that contain these keywords are located, the nurse will review the evidence based practice.

The authors also use statistics which shows they have done their research. This allows the audience to believe this article is a reliable

In “Teaching Zach to Think,” Alan November suggests that it is imperative for students to learn how to validate information that they are finding on the Internet. November recommends three techniques that are necessary for evaluating websites. Primarily, he encourages students to consider the website’s purpose. Secondly, he instructs students to find out more about the author of the article or website; what are their credentials or expertise? Finally, November proposes searching out what the meta-web information has to show for the credibility of the site.

The details of the study included literature review, purpose, method, data analysis, results, discussion, limitations, nursing implications, recommendations for future research and conclusion. The results were clearly presented. Study limitations were identified. The conclusion was based on study results. This review was of good quality.

Hi Kimberley, thank you for your thorough discussion of trustworthy and credible research sources. The textbook provided many useful strategies on how to locate evidence-based clinical practice guidelines and systematic reviews. I was encouraged to read some familiar names in the chapter, such as the Joanna Briggs Institute and Cochran Collaboration (Brown, 2014). You made a great point about quality care with your statement regarding nursing’s responsibility to develop best practices using the data we find. Thanks again for your thorough, insightful discussion.

First, a brief summary of the study, including the background, objectives, methods, intervention, findings, and conclusion will be posted in an online nursing forum (INC, 2012). Next, a formal research report with all relevant information listed above, literature review, and evaluation tools used during the study will be presented to the local chapter of the American Nurses Association (ANA). The ANA can assist with disseminating the findings to other members within the organization (INC,

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Developing education and evaluation tools are essential steps when implementing a proposed intervention or evidence-based practice (EBP). According to Marschall et al. (2014) educational tools provide the key stakeholders with the necessary awareness, knowledge, understanding, and how to effectively utilize proposed intervention to eliminate a problem or improve patient care. This in turn will increase the likelihood of competency, compliance, and a successful implementation (Marschall et al., 2014).

Historically, nursing programs and medical schools have taught students to base their clinical decisions on expertise, experience, or single-sourced literature instead of a careful systematic review of all the available evidence (Pellegrini, 2006). Evidenced based practice recognizes that clinicians need to place less emphasis on scientific authority, custom, or ritual and more emphasis on the most current evidence that is present in literature. As more peer reviewed journals were available

Nursing research: Generating and assessing evidence for nursing practice (9th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams and

Nursing profession is a practice that utilizes findings based on facts and/or evidence. In that, research plays a vital role in building a strong foundation to support the knowledge of nursing. In the profession of nursing field, research and/or evidence provides rationalized, cost-effective, and quality care interventions through validation (Barbara & Susan, 2014). It also assists with existing knowledge in creation of new ideas and innovations. Decisions are made based on research results.

The purpose of this discussion board is to discuss evidence-based practice in depth, including the nurse leader’s role, strategies for implementation, forces behind change, how organizational infrastructure and culture help or hinder implementations, and finally, describe the process

Evidence based practice is using the most recent research to asses the patient and provide them with the best outcome. “The NMC’s (2015a) Code: Professional Standards of Practice and Behaviour for Nurses and Midwives states that it is the responsibility of each nurse and midwife to maintain their knowledge and skills and to practice using the best available evidence.” The purpose of this paper is to mention challenges that nurses face when trying to implement EB, blah blah blah. What it is what it isn’t why it makes a difference and why its crucial.

A Systematic Review of the Impact of Sedation Practice in the ICU on Resource Use, Costs and Patient Safety This is a summary of the article “A Systematic Review of the Impact of Sedation Practice in the ICU on Resource Use, Costs and Patient Safety” by Jackson et al. in the Critical Care journal. The article begins by addressing Intensive Care Unit (ICU)’s patients’ tendency to be put under sedation for prolonged durations. The focus of the article is to evaluate the impact of altered or diverse practices for sedation management on economical implications and patient safety consequences.

It is also important for the nurse to use evidence-based research, which this guideline does. Another nursing role would be to educate the patient about these techniques and its benefits. It would also be the responsibility of the nurse to document results in the patient chart. It is important for nurses to follow these things because it is part of the nursing process. The nursing process is important because it provides a framework for patient care and helps develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.