NUR 80A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Journal Club, Evidence-Based Practice, Job Satisfaction
14 Feb 2020
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Woo, polit, & beck (2019), chapters 1 & 2. Disciplined approach to answering questions or solving problems: performed in a specific way. Nurses: are expected to deliver high quality care must be mindful of costs of care. Ie: earlier discharge time post delivery of baby -- not for 1 week; only need to stay in hospital for. 1-2 days must reflect on, evaluate, modify clinical practice based on new knowledge from research. The use of the best evidence in making patient/client care decisions. Usually, findings from rigorous research studies are the best type of evidence. A process of using research findings as a basis for practice which indicates that actions: are clinically appropriate are cost-effective result in positive outcomes for clients. Reviewing studies as part of a journal club: writing reflections about nursing practice and then discuss -- lots of hospitals have journal clubs - Determining whether the research is relevant to the practice.
