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Post on the Discussion Board: Nursing Practice Based on Evidence
EBP in Patient Care: My Own Experience
I came across a patient who had a significant risk of pressure ulcers during one of my clinical rotations. Using pressure-relieving equipment, using moisture barrier creams, and repositioning often (every two hours) were all part of the nursing team’s evidence-based approach. Current research highlighting the significance of pressure redistribution and skin integrity maintenance served as the basis for these therapies. No pressure ulcers formed during the patient’s stay, demonstrating the efficacy of these evidence-based treatments. In order to enhance patient outcomes, this experience reaffirmed how crucial it is to incorporate research into routine nursing practice.
Promoting EBP in My Field of Practice
In my clinical setting, I can encourage the application of EBP by:
Promoting Lifelong Learning: Educating workers about new evidence-based methods by sharing updates and fresh research papers at unit meetings or team huddles.
Mentoring and Advocacy: Working together with students and less experienced nurses to show how EBP can be incorporated into choices about patient care.
Encouraging Change: Pointing out antiquated procedures and pushing for the implementation of evidence-based, updated protocols. For instance, starting conversations to evaluate policies and procedures with leadership.
Using Resources: Investigating patient care issues and presenting results to colleagues by utilizing institutional access to resources like as PubMed or CINAHL.
This course’s effects on my understanding and use of EBP
My comprehension of EBP has been much improved by this course by:
Enhancing Research Skills: I am now more comfortable assessing the caliber of research publications and comprehending statistical findings, which helps me identify reliable evidence.
Practical Application: I have gained knowledge on how to apply research findings to actual clinical situations through case studies and assignments.
Enhanced Knowledge of EBP Tools: I learned about clinical practice guidelines and systematic reviews in this course, which serve as a basis for making well-informed decisions.
Leadership and Advocacy: It has also motivated me to actively support evidence-based modifications in clinical settings, guaranteeing that patient care is in line with the most up-to-date research.
In conclusion, EBP is an effective instrument that promotes a culture of excellence and ongoing learning in the healthcare industry in addition to improving patient outcomes. We can guarantee that nursing practice develops to satisfy the highest standards of care by remaining involved in research and supporting evidence-based modifications.
QUESTION
As nurses and nursing students, we have wonderful resources to teach us about Evidence Based Practice (EBP). What good is that knowledge if it is not put into practice. Please use the discussion board this week to share your experiences with your colleagues.
· Provide a brief discription of a personal experience of EBP being utilized in patient care.
· Describe how you can support the use of EBP in your clinical area.
· Describe how this course has increased your knowledge and/or application of EBP.