Module 04 Discussion – Leader and Manager’s Roles in Evidence-Based Practice Discussion Topic Activity Time: 3 hours Directions: Leader and Manager’s Roles in Evidence-Based Practice Leader and Managers Roles in Evidence-Based Practice Leader and Manager Roles in Evidence-Based Practice As a new nurse, you will need to focus on using evidence to support your practice. Nurse leaders and managers make a difference in ensuring nursing practice is current and relevant. First Post Describe how you will be involved in ensuring that you promote and sustain evidence-based practice. Reply Post Respond to at least one of your peers. Expand on your peer’s ideas. Note: “Expand on your peer’s ideas” needs more than 1 – 2 sentences for an acceptable reply. If you refer to a website or article, be sure to cite it in APA format. This prevents plagiarism and allows your fellow students to review the sites and increase the class knowledge base. Please make your initial post by midweek and resp
Leader and Managers Roles in Evidence-Based Practice
Promoting and sustaining evidence-based practice (EBP) is essential for high-quality patient care. It also continually advances the nursing practice. To actively engage in EBP, I will take various steps in my role. Firstly, I will regularly review and stay up-to-date with research and clinical guidelines relevant to my area of practice. This involves subscribing to approved journals, attending conferences, and participating in continuing medical education. Knowledge of current evidence helps one make informed decisions about patient care (Johnson et al., 2021). Furthermore, I will cooperate with nurse leaders and managers within my healthcare facility. Effective communication and teamwork are important for the implementation of EBP (Kitson et al., 2021). I will actively seek opportunities to discuss EBP advantages, share best practices, and participate in interdisciplinary meetings. Evidence-based interventions will, therefore, be incorporated into the overall patient treatment plan.
I will also advocate for EBP within my department. This includes identifying gap areas in my practice. I will then work with my colleagues to address these gaps. I will encourage my fellow nurses to assess the value of research. They should also contribute to quality improvement projects based on EBP principles. By nurturing a culture of EBP, I can help ensure that the nursing practice remains current and relevant (Renolen et al., 2020). Additionally, I will participate in research activities whenever possible. This could be done by participating in research studies. I could also be involved in quality improvement projects and contribute to the development of clinical practice guidelines. I can contribute to the growing body of evidence and promote EBP by engaging in research. Finally, I will regularly assess the results of EBP initiatives. I will assess their effectiveness and implement relevant changes to improve patient outcomes. I will play a crucial role in promoting and sustaining evidence-based practice by being actively involved in these processes. I ensure that I deliver the best possible care to my patients. Moreover, I contribute to the advancement of nursing practice as a whole.
References
Johnson, K. B., Wei, W. Q., Weeraratne, D., Frisse, M. E., Misulis, K., Rhee, K., & Snowdon, J. L. (2021). Precision medicine, AI, and the future of personalized health care. Clinical and Translational Science, 14(1), 86-93. https://doi.org/10.1111/cts.12884
Kitson, A. L., Harvey, G., Gifford, W., Hunter, S. C., Kelly, J., Cummings, G. G., & Wilson, P. (2021). How nursing leaders promote evidence‐based practice implementation at point‐of‐care: A four‐country exploratory study. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 77(5), 2447-2457. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.14773
Renolen, Å., Hjaelmhult, E., Høye, S., Danbolt, L. J., & Kirkevold, M. (2020). Creating room for evidence‐based practice: Leader behavior in hospital wards. Research in Nursing & Health, 43(1), 90-102. https://doi.org/10.1002/