Evidence-Based Practice: Improving Patient Outcomes in Clinical Care
Evidence-Based Practice: Improving Patient Outcomes in Clinical Care Within the discipline of nursing, extensive research has been conducted regarding the importance of evidence-based practice (EBP) in providing quality patient care, and the methods and strategies which aid in supporting the utilization of evidence-based nursing practice.
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This research not only affects existing knowledge within the nursing profession, but can improve the quality of care and result in positive patient outcomes.
From Florence Nightingale to Virginia Avenel Henderson, there has long been an awareness of the importance of continual improvement in quality of care, and in the dynamic and ever-changing field of professional nursing, the application of research evidence in clinical practice is an ongoing process.
Professional Nursing and Research: Bridging the GapThe role of “Nurse” is a unique and dynamic role within health care.
One of the first functional definitions was put forth by Virginia Henderson in 1966:The unique function of the nurse is to assist the individual, sick or well, in the performance of those activities contributing to health or its recovery (or to a peaceful death) that he would perform unaided if he had the necessary strength, will or knowledge.
(Burggraf, 2012)Indeed, wherever you are in your journey as “Student Nurse”, whether toiling through Pathophysiology, studying for NCLEX, or providing professional clinical care, of key importance is continual expansion of your knowledge base.
Applying that knowledge in your nursing practice requires the following: Seeking out the most reliable evidence sources available; Developing skills to judge the sound production of clinical practice guidelines or research summaries;
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EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE3Deciding if that research evidence is sound enough to use as a basis for your nursing care; and Incorporating that knowledge into care (Br
