Question

1. Demonstrate knowledge of basic scientific methods and processes.
2. Differentiate clinical opinion from research and evidence-based summaries.
3. Describe reliable sources for locating evidence reports and clinical practice guidelines.
4. Explain the role of evidence in determining best clinical practice.
5. Refine the ability to search nursing literature and create a synthesized review of the literature.
6. Explore the importance of utilizing theory from nursing or related disciplines to guide their research and practice.
7. Critique research articles and identify recommendations for nursing practice, education, administrations, and research.

Directions: Ponder the Course Competencies above, write a reflection post

Answer 1

Evidence-Based Practice:

Integrate best current evidence with clinical expertise and patient/family preferences and values for delivery of optimal health care.

*Demonstrate knowledge of basic scientific methods and processes: Thus participate effectively in appropriate data collection and other research activities

*Differentiate clinical opinion from research and evidence summaries: Read original research and evidence reports related to the area of practice

*Describe reliable sources for locating evidence reports and clinical practice guidelines: Locate evidence reports related to clinical practice topics and guidelines

* Explain the role of evidence in determining best clinical practice: Participate in structuring the work environment to facilitate the integration of new evidence into standards of practice

Patient-centred care:

Recognize the patient or designee as the source of control and full partner in providing compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient’s preferences, values, and needs.

Integrate understanding of multiple dimensions of patient-centred care:

• patient/family/community preferences, values
• coordination and integration of care
• information, communication, and education
• physical comfort and emotional support
• involvement of family and friends
• transition and continuity

Describe how diverse cultural, ethnic and social backgrounds function as sources of the patient, family, and community values :

• Elicit patient values, preferences and expressed needs as part of the clinical interview, implementation of care plan and evaluation of care
• Communicate patient values, preferences and expressed needs to other members of the health care team
• Provide patient-centred care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience

Participate in structuring the work environment to facilitate the integration of new evidence into standards of practice. Question rationale for routine approaches to care that result in less-than-desired outcomes or adverse events.

Discriminate between valid and invalid reasons for modifying evidence-based clinical practice based on clinical expertise or patient/family preferences: Consult with clinical experts before deciding to deviate from evidence-based protocols