Dissemination of EBP and research, such as presenting results at a conference or writing an article for a journal, is an important part of professional practice. Identify one professional journal and one nursing or health care conference where you might present your project. Discuss why each of your choices is the best option for you […]
The Institute of Medicine has stated a goal that 90% of practice be evidence-based by 2020. According to HealthyPeople.gov, the United States is currently at approximately 15%. Discuss two barriers that might hold nursing practice from achieving this goal and suggest ways in which identified barriers may be addressed. The Institute of Medicine has a
Compare and contrast two change theories, and determine which theory makes the most sense for implementing your specific EBP project. Why? Has your mentor used either theory, and to what result? One change theory is Lewin’s 3 stage change model that includes, unfreezing, moving and refreezing. Saying that unfreezing is when you recognize change is
Why is understanding the health care system at the local level important to consider when planning an EBP implementation? Conduct research and solicit anecdotal evidence from your course mentor that you will take into consideration for your own change project. When planning an EBP project one must consider the health care system where they want
Name two different methods for evaluating evidence. Compare and contrast these two methods There are different methods of evaluating evidence. The two common methods of evaluating evidence are Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses. The two methods help in the determination of the relevance and validity of the evidence. The two methods of evaluating evidence are both
Stakeholder support is necessary for a successful change proposal project implementation. Consider your internal stakeholders, such as the facility, unit or health care setting where the change process is situated, and your external stakeholders, like an individual or group outside the health care setting. Why is their support necessary to the success of your project,
Literature Review [Student’s Name] [Professor’s Name] [Course Title] [Date] Introduction Heart failure has been a growing burden globally (Koser K. D., Ball L. S., Homa J. K. & Mehta V., 2018) and it is one of the reasons for hospitalizations and early (30 day) readmission in the United States. Those mostly affected by heart failure
Reducing 30-day Hospital Readmission Among Heart Failure Patients [Student’s Name] [Professor’s Name] [Course Title] [Date] The problem of high rates of heart failure hospitalizations and readmission among the old can be reduced significantly through different strategies. Several research and studies show that readmission result from inadequate care accorded to the patients(Peter, D., et al, (2015)).
A dependent variable is affected by changes in other variables. It is the presumed effect during the process of carrying out an experiment. An independent variable on the other hand does not depend on other variables. It is stable and is not affected by other measured variables (Flannelly L. et al. 2014). Evidence-based projects evaluation