Reasons why Nurses should be at the Forefront in Implementing EBP
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Reasons why Nurses should be at the Forefront in Implementing EBP
Added on 2019-11-26
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Running Head: NURSES SHOULD BE AT THE FOREFRONT IN IMPLEMENTING EBP IN THE CLINICAL SETTINGNurses Should Be At the Forefront in Implementing EBP in the Clinical SettingName:Institutions and Affiliations:Instructor:Date:
NURSES SHOULD BE AT THE FOREFRONT IN IMPLEMENTING EBP IN THE CLINICAL SETTINGIntroductionEBP is currently a predominant care model which has gained global recognition in the facilitation of transferring research evidence into the best clinical practice. The uses of EBP involve the integration of best available information, clinical expertise and the values of a patientin order for them to attain optimal health outcomes (Brown, 2010).Therefore it is an important approach in strengthening the nursing practice. The Australian government has in this regard developed nursing standards which focus on ensuring that nurses embrace EBP in their practice. This discussion presents the reasons why nurses should be at the forefront in implementing EBP, including a review on the importance of EBP to the improvement of patient outcomes. It also highlights the steps of EBP in a clinical setting and the reasons as to why there is need for support and training to enable nurses take the lead role in providing EBP How Evidence Based Practice Improves Patient Health OutcomesThere are different benefits that EBP application in the clinical setting brings in regard to improving a patient’s health outcomes. First EBP enables the provision of a higher quality care for patients in the clinical setting (Cashin & Cook, 2011).This is because nurses in collaboration with other interdisciplinary team members incorporate the latest researched evidence which they use in provision of patient care. Secondly, evidence based practice platforms where health professionals interact through online networks enable nurses to as for latest recommendations on patient care. The nurses thus are able to find recommendations in regard to their questions so thatthey provide the patient with the best clinical care. EBP also enables the patient to receive care timely and efficiently within the best clinical environment. This is based on the understanding that EBP enhances a nurse’ confidence, their adaptability to patient situations, improves their nursing skills, their critical thinking and also informs their decision making processing (Cashin
NURSES SHOULD BE AT THE FOREFRONT IN IMPLEMENTING EBP IN THE CLINICAL SETTING& Cook, 2011). This is because they will constantly be evaluating different materials to support their individual practice. It is also important to indicate that EBP practice improves the patient outcomes by enhancing cohesion within the clinical interdisciplinary teams as it helps in definingeach other’s role in provision of quality care based on the latest evidence available(Brown, 2010). Also EBP is associated with lower costs and safer healthcare for patients as it emphasizeson the efficiency and effectiveness of the available limited resources as compared to traditional nursing care. Further, EBP reduces the length of hospital stay for patients who have been admitted. This is because care provision is instant and in line with the patient’s needs for quick recovery.How EBP Is Applied Theoretically and ClinicallyTheoretical and clinical application of EBP is done systematically. It involves the use of latest theories in research which have however been proven to inform the provision of the best patient care in the clinical setting (Cashin & Cook, 2011).The nurses and health care professionals study relevant research, various expert opinions and end up identifying the best approaches to provide patients with optimal healthcare. Theoretical and clinical application of EBP follows the process of; asking related question; searching any latest research; incorporating one’s clinical experience; accommodating the preferences of the patient and; applying the resultsof the research. This should be followed by an evaluation of the theoretical and clinical application and its effect on patient outcomes (Rebar & Gersch, 2015). In regard to raising the question, a nurse should use the format which captures the main aspects of the issue. The search for latest research involves the assembly of the evidence that is most appropriate in addressing the identified issue. The evidence needs critical evaluation in order to determine whether it is valid (Levin & Feldman, 2013). Relevant, applicable or not in the clinical setting. While some of
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