Discuss how evidence -based practice is applied in your practice setting and describe the desired outcome achieved through this approach. “Evidence-based practice is an interdisciplinary approach to clinical practice”.(wiki) Its purpose is to improve the quality of patient care and patient outcome In critical care unit the area in which I practice evidence based practice is been developed for reduction and prevention of critical illness neuromyopathy: profound weakness. To accomplish this
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University. 2014. Word count: 3720. An investigation into the use of cord treatments on the new-borns umbilical cord and the reduction of infection. A Literature Review. INTRODUCTION. The purpose of this literature review is to examine the evidence surrounding umbilical cord care in the new-born and what part the use of topical treatments play (if any) in the reduction of infection to the new-born infant. The umbilical cord is a unique tissue consisting of two arteries and one vein. Wharton’s
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together to avert further deaths of our pregnant mothers. The Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society (Foundation), Inc. (POGS) stood up to the challenge of World Health Organization (WHO) in 2011 to undertake the development of an updated, evidence based national guideline on intrapartum and immediate postpartum care. The preparation of the current guideline involved various individuals from different sectors. POGS created a Taskforce for the purpose. The Steering Committee, composed of POGS Fellows
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Psychoeducation for schizophrenia (Review) Xia J, Merinder LB, Belgamwar MR This is a reprint of a Cochrane review, prepared and maintained by The Cochrane Collaboration and published in The Cochrane Library 2013, Issue 1 http://www.thecochranelibrary.com Psychoeducation for schizophrenia (Review) Copyright © 2013 The Cochrane Collaboration. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. TABLE OF CONTENTS HEADER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ABSTRACT .
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goal of nursing practice is to provide the patient with the best quality care possible. Therefore, there are tools aimed to track if this is being true in the health care setting. A quality indicator is an evidence-based measure of health care quality, which has been obtained from comparative data in regard to the organizational framework of nursing care, the nursing process, and the outcomes obtained (NDNQI, 2010) In other words, these indicators are a reflection of the quality of the nursing staff
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WHAT IS EBM: Evidence-based management (EBM) is a new study that has been implemented in today’s organizations. The best example of EBM is applied in Medical field. But question arise here, why todays organizations need EBM, especially mangers. From the past records of mangers works, it is found out that most of the managers rely on old management style, which includes: • Past experience • Market trends • Old business records The result of old management style result into two outcomes; Success
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struggling to find Chinese herbal medicines that I am comfortable prescribing, usually due to lack of evidence for a clear benefit. As for acupuncture, there are actually a lot more well-designed studies done on this field when compared to Chinese herbs, mostly because Europe and the West have become very interested over the last couple decades and are funding better clinical trials. The evidence trail is building, which is great for everyone. So, what works, and what doesn’t? The New York Times
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PICOT Literature Review Mia Fisher Grand Canyon University EBP 325 Wendy Cockron PICOT Literature Review This literature review examines the available research on the topic of the administration of natural surfactant vs synthetic surfactant in neonates with respiratory distress syndrome. Respiratory distress syndrome is caused by a deficiency, dysfunction, or inactivation of pulmonary surfactant and is a significant cause of morbidity or mortality of preterm infants. The literature reviewed
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Critique of Systematic Review Mary Odenwalder Nur 518 April 7, 2014 Jane Cash Critique of Systematic Review The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that all infants breastfeed exclusively until six months old to achieve optimum growth. Despite this recommendation, only one out of every three children are exclusively breastfed for the first six months. This includes countries that have a high rate of breastfeeding initiation. Recent data has shown that the exclusive breastfeeding
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material while working for the Atomic Energy Commission at Argonne National Laboratory. . Analysis of Global Context Intuitive Surgical for over a decade has centered their studies on the technology of surgical robotics. The studies were based on the philosophy the da Vinci Sugical System. This invasive surgery has been enforced all over the world and has treated millions of patients. The surgical robot is very appropriate and safe. Intuitive Surgical and performed several research studies
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