Nursing Research - Lesson 15: Discussion on EBP and its application

This assignment delves into the core principles of nursing research, with a strong emphasis on Evidence-Based Practice (EBP). The assignment discusses the significance of ethical considerations in research, such as the risk-benefit ratio, and how to apply this in nursing practice. It covers the EBP cycle (ask, acquire, appraise, apply, and assess), and the importance of EBP in patient advocacy. The assignment also addresses the development of skills in preparing EBP papers, focusing on thesis development and formatting. Furthermore, it covers systematic reviews, meta-analysis, clinical practice guidelines, and the proper methods for data collection and analysis in EBP research. The assignment highlights the practical application of these concepts, providing a comprehensive understanding of the research process and its implications for nursing professionals.

M4: LESSON 15 - DISCUSSION
This course has helped me grow personally and professionally as I have learnt the
fundamentals and principles of the research process and how to apply this in nursing. Moreover,
I have learnt significance of ethical issues in research such as risk-benefit ratio which involves
analyzing likely potential risks and benefits prior to any contact with a potential subject. My
expectations from this course have been met which involved understanding methods of research
which has always been a challenge for me as well as to understand how to evaluate research
findings relating to the nursing practice.
I have acquired significant knowledge on how to go about EBP reviews and group
project. In particular, I have learnt the important 5 steps of the EBP nursing cycle: ask, acquire,
acquire evidence, appraise the evidence, apply the evidence, and assess the evidence. I have also
learnt to view EBP as my commitment to being a health care provider and patient advocate
contributing to the development of the nursing profession at the same time respecting a patient’s
preferences and values. Moreover, I feel that this course has strengthened my skills in preparing
and EBP paper as I have learnt how to strongly establish my thesis. Also, I have learnt how to
properly format my papers giving them a continuous flow of ideas explaining their dominance.
Most importantly, I have learnt how to go about systematic review, meta-analysis, clinical
practice guidelines and protocols. I have also learnt how to sample methods in an EBP paper as
well as how to properly collect data, and analyze it accordingly.