Evidence Based Practice

Summary

This video explains the importance of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in nursing and healthcare. It highlights the three main components of EBP: research, patient values, and clinician expertise. The video emphasizes the hierarchy of research evidence, from case studies to systematic reviews, and clarifies that general health websites like Healthline or Mayo Clinic are not considered evidence-based. It recommends resources such as Nursing Reference Center Plus and the CINAHL database for reliable, evidence-based research. Lastly, the video encourages consulting librarians for research assistance through the library website.

Takeaways

• 📚 Evidence-based medicine is essential for health professionals to understand and apply.
• 🔍 Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) has three main components: research, patient values, and clinician judgment.
• 🧪 The first element of EBP is research, which includes studies on best practices for treating conditions.
• 👩‍⚕️ The second element is patient preferences and values, which are crucial in care decisions.
• 💼 The third element involves the clinician's experience and professional judgment.
• 📊 Research studies vary in rigor, with more reliable studies found higher on the evidence pyramid.
• ❌ Websites like Healthline, Mayo Clinic, and Cleveland Clinic are not considered evidence-based for practitioners.
• 📝 To find evidence-based sources, professionals can use databases like Nursing Reference Center Plus and CINAHL.
• 🧑‍🏫 These databases provide access to peer-reviewed, expert-reviewed research and best practices.
• 👨‍💻 Librarians can assist in finding research sources and navigating evidence-based resources on the library's website.

Q & A

What is Evidence-Based Practice?

Evidence-Based Practice is an approach that integrates research findings, patient values and preferences, and the clinician's expertise and judgment to provide the best possible care.

What are the three main elements of Evidence-Based Practice?

The three main elements are research, patient values and preferences, and the clinician's experience and judgment.

How does the level of evidence vary in research?

The level of evidence varies based on the rigor of the study, with more rigorous and reliable studies using the highest levels of evidence.

What is the evidence pyramid and how does it relate to research rigor?

The evidence pyramid is a hierarchy that ranks studies by their level of rigor, with case studies at the bottom and systematic reviews at the top, indicating increasing reliability.

Why are websites like Healthline, Mayo, or Cleveland Clinic not considered evidence-based?

While these sites may contain information from healthcare professionals, they are aimed at the general public and have not been extensively reviewed to meet the criteria of evidence-based medicine.

How can a nurse or health professional use evidence-based practice?

They can use evidence-based practice by consulting research reviewed by experts that meets specific criteria, often found in resources like the Nursing Reference Center Plus.

What is Nursing Reference Center Plus and how can it help in evidence-based practice?

Nursing Reference Center Plus is a resource that provides summaries of best practices and represents evidence-based medicine, useful for finding reliable information.

What is the CINAHL database and how can it be used for research?

The CINAHL database is a comprehensive resource for nursing and allied health literature, offering in-depth research and allowing users to limit results to academic journals.

How can a health professional evaluate articles for evidence-based practice?

They can evaluate articles by assessing the rigor of the research, the credibility of the source, and whether the information aligns with established evidence-based guidelines.

Can you provide an example of how evidence-based practice might be applied?

An example is researching osteoporosis for a presentation to senior citizens, where one would look for evidence-based sources in Nursing Reference Center Plus to ensure the information shared is reliable.

Where can a health professional go for help with finding sources or research?

A health professional can consult a librarian, who can provide assistance with finding sources and conducting research, by visiting the library website and clicking on 'Meet With a Librarian'.