How Healthcare Organizations Utilize Evidence-Based Practice- A Website Analysis Response

Hello Mackenzie,

Thank you for your enlightening post. You have pointed out the importance of nurses in connecting front-line healthcare experiences with the need for evidence-based practice (EBP). Given its vast reach and complex engagement in global health challenges, the World Health Organization (WHO) is a fascinating choice for investigation (Klabbers, 2019). It’s excellent that you’ve identified their commitment to EBP, which is notably evident in their mission statement, which emphasizes research and innovation. Recent examples you gave, such as publications on healthy aging and childhood respiratory infections, highlight the WHO’s commitment to staying current on evidence for informed decision-making. The World Health Organization’s critical role in providing accurate information during the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrates the organization’s global dedication to public health (Tomsick et al., 2022). Your thorough research provides a complete picture of how the WHO aligns with evidence-based practice principles in advancing global health. Moreover, your investigation into the WHO’s commitment to EBP highlights the vital role that such organizations play in influencing informed healthcare decisions worldwide.

References

Klabbers, J. (2019). The Normative Gap in International Organizations Law. International Organizations Law Review, 16(2), 272–298. https://doi.org/10.1163/15723747-01602004

Tomsick, E., Smith, J., & Wenham, C. (2022). A gendered content analysis of the World Health Organization’s COVID-19 guidance and policies. PLOS Global Public Health, 2(6), e0000640. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0000640

 Responding to Nedgie

Hello Nedgie,

Thank you for your post. Your investigation of the American Kidney Fund (AKF) reveals a nonprofit organization committed to evidence-based practice (EBP) in its aim to help people with kidney disease. The accreditation of online courses by renal subject matter experts and the emphasis on professional education, clinical research, and the Kidney Health Coach network demonstrate the organization’s commitment to providing accurate and evidence-based information (Noyes et al., 2021). It’s encouraging to see the AKF’s dedication to matching recommendations with the most recent clinical practice guidelines via the Medical Advisory Committee, guaranteeing a solid foundation in established evidence-based procedures. Further, the collaborations with pharmaceutical companies point to a collaborative strategy to promote kidney disease awareness and treatment based on evidence-based tactics (Vanholder et al., 2023). Your support for the AKF as a reputable resource underlines the importance of EBP in improving care quality and patient outcomes. This sentiment resonates well with the changing healthcare landscape. Moreover, your acknowledgment of the AKF’s potential influence on dialysis patients and healthcare providers demonstrates the practical importance of evidence-based information in improving the lives of those impacted by kidney disease.

References

Noyes, J. A., Stewart, S. D., Gabarro, J. P., & Welch, P. M. (2021). Development of a veterinary emergency open standard competency framework using a competency‐based model of medical education. Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.13145

Vanholder, R., Coppo, R., Bos, W. J. W., Damato, E., Fakhouri, F., Humphreys, A., Nistor, I., Ortiz, A., Pistollato, M., Scheres, E., & Schaefer, F. (2023). A Policy Call to Address Rare Kidney Disease in Health Care Plans. Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, 18(11), 1510. https://doi.org/10.2215/