Yearly Archives: 2022

Evidence-Based Problem and Question   To begin your EBP project for the course, you will develop your PICO statement and practice question using the Evidence-Based Problem and Question template in this week’s resources. The template covers all three parts of this assignment:   Identify one nurse sensitive indicator that you think is a problem in […]

Identify a Practice Problem   Writing a clear evidence-based practice (EBP) question using the PICO format is the first step in developing a change in practice. In this Discussion, you will explore the steps involved in EBP and develop a researchable EBP question in the PICO format that addresses a patient quality and safety issue. […]

Evaluation of Qualitative Research   Qualitative research provides evidence from the individual/family/group/culture perspective. It is vital to understand that life experiences are an important source of evidence. The rich evidence gathered with qualitative research provides an in-depth examination of the human experience and cultural health beliefs of individuals and families. This week, you will be […]

Implementing and Evaluating Evidence-Based Practice Change in Health Care Settings   You have reached the final step of the EBP process. You have submitted the final evidence-based practice project paper to your Instructor. This week, you will develop a voice-over PowerPoint presentation on your EBP project to present to your classmates in the Discussion.   […]

Using Evidence-Based Practice Models to Guide Practice Change and Developing a Plan for the Evidence-Based Practice Project   Facilities often establish EBP committees who are charged with reviewing the evidence and proposing changes in practice. The committees work together to synthesize plans and engage in activities that will promote EBP in to promote quality care […]

Question 1A 55-year-old female patient presents with complaints of pain and paresthesias in the left ulnar aspect of the forearm, thumb, and middle finger following a C6 & C7 nerve root dermatomal pattern. This is known as ________?   Peripheral polyneuropathy.   Brachial plexus neuritis.   Cervical radiculopathy.   Thoracic outlet syndrome.   Question 2A […]

Question 1A 55-year-old female presents to the clinic with complaints of left hand and wrist pain and swelling after a slip and fall on the ice yesterday. On examination, the clinician notes tenderness at the “anatomical snuffbox.” This finding most likely indicates which of the following?      Scaphoid fracture.   Ulnar styloid fracture.   […]

Identify a Practice Problem   Writing a clear evidence-based practice (EBP) question using the PICO format is the first step in developing a change in practice. In this Discussion, you will explore the steps involved in EBP and develop a researchable EBP question in the PICO format that addresses a patient quality and safety issue. […]

Question 1 – The purpose of this study was to:   a. Describe patient safety incidents from emergency call records   b. Explore patient safety incidents as described by patients in hospice care   c. Explore patient safety incidents as described by health care team members   d. Extract patient safety incidents from documentation in […]