NURS FPX 5005 Assessment 3 Evidence-based Practice in Nursing NURS-FPX 5005 Introduction to Nursing Research, Ethics, and Technology

 

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Evidence-Based Practice Application

Nurses dedicate a significant portion of their time to critically assess and evaluate the quality of patient care. Operating within a dynamic healthcare environment, nurses continually adapt to evolving patient circumstances and stay current with advancements in medicine, treatments, and literature. The framework employed to assess and evaluate recent innovations, best practices, and emerging literature in order to establish state-of-the-art inpatient care is known as Evidence-Based Practice (EBP).

EBP integrates external evidence, clinical expertise, patient values, and critical evaluation. Any new and pertinent approach to nursing practice is appraised based on external evidence, personal experience, and patient feedback. External evidence encompasses clinically substantiated and contemporary literature, while personal experience reflects the clinical proficiency gained through patient care (Alatawi et al., 2020).

Analysis of Criteria and Process for Implementing EBP

In the course of their daily responsibilities, nurses encounter recurring problems that their prior experiences can resolve. However, they occasionally confront novel issues that demand further investigation. To address such challenges, Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) follows a four-step process:

1. Assessment of the patient’s clinical problem.
2. Thorough exploration of related and reliable literature.
3. Appraisal of pertinent articles.
4. Execution and dissemination of gathered information.

Initially, nurses compile information based on initial assessments or diagnoses to formulate a clinical problem statement. This statement serves as a foundation for database searches, encompassing relevant studies, journal articles, and related literature. Rigorous scrutiny is applied to assess the credibility and relevance of these sources, given the constant evolution of medical practices and procedures. Based on this comprehensive review of the literature, nurses proceed to implement the identified treatment protocols (Alatawi et al., 2020).

NURS FPX 5005 Assessment 3 Evidence-based Practice in Nursing

According to Alatawi et al. (2020), barriers to the adoption of EBP are both individual and organizational in nature. Individual barriers relate to the professional competence of healthcare providers, including their experience and attitudes. In certain cases, nurses must communicate and understand the needs of patients who are unable to articulate their concerns, making effective communication critical. Organizational barriers pertain to the resources and budgets available within healthcare institutions. These factors influence the extent to which organizations prioritize the delivery of optimal patient care. Any modifications to clinical practices within an organization may raise concerns related to budget allocation, database access, and logistical considerations.

Importance of Scholarship for EBP Research

Solving complex healthcare problems requires significant investments of time and resources, which may be beyond the means of individual nurses. Programs such as Magnet® support evidence-based nursing practice and research (Wentland & Hinderer, 2020). Clinical nurses play a distinct role in driving problem-focused research and scholarship, contributing to staff development and enhancing healthcare capabilities (Whalen et al., 2020).

Inclusion and exclusion criteria for conducting evidence-based nursing practice, as outlined by Saunders et al. (2019), encompass the following considerations:

1. Addressing biases during the selection of literature in EBP research.
2. Evaluating the methodological quality of studies.
3. Ensuring a focus on multiple outcomes.

Speroni et al. (2020) conducted a survey involving 127 out of 181 nursing research leaders from various Magnet-recognized hospitals across the United States. Magnet recognition evaluates the implementation of strategic nursing goals by nursing leaders. The study revealed that over 90% of these hospitals utilize the EBP model, with the Iowa Model of Evidence-Based Practice being the most commonly employed. EBP has demonstrated its ability to enhance patient care and create a conducive work environment for nurses.