consider a clinical question of interest and determine how to locate evidence-based resources
consider a clinical question of interest and determine how to locate evidence-based resources
Researching and Recommending Evidence-Based Resources to Support Clinical Decision Making
Objectives
- Locate evidence from appropriate evidence-based resources
- Recommend evidence-based resources to support clinical decision making
Discussion Overview
In this discussion forum, you will consider a clinical question of interest and determine how to locate evidence-based resources to support clinical decision making.
Deliverables
Your participation in the discussion forum, including the following:
- A response to the initial questions. The discussion should be a minimum of 250 words in length.
Step 1 Read the case scenario.
You are a part of an inter-professional team working on an evidence-based practice project to look at falls in patients with dementia in the long-term care setting. The team was brought together in response to a noted increase in the incidence of falls in residents with dementia over the past three months. One of the recent changes prior to the increase in falls was a mandate to no longer use physical restraints on residents. In speaking with several staff members, they feel the use of restraints is a must, and they do not have time to keep up with using the restraint alternatives that have been suggested. They also feel they do not have enough time to continuously check on residents. This has caused major issues of concern and has compromised the quality and safety of the residents.
As the team comes together to meet, one of the first items that is discussed is the clinical question. The team uses the PICO question format to develop the following question: In patients with a diagnosis of dementia in the long-term care setting (P), how does the use of a comprehensive falls assessment prevention plan that includes restraint alternatives (I) compare with the use of a fall prevention protocol that includes the use of restraints (C) affect the number of falls that occur (O)?
Step 2 Post a response to the discussion board.
In your response, address the following questions:
- Determine the best resources to use when conducting a search for evidence regarding this issue. Consider these questions: What databases would be most appropriate? Where would you locate clinical practice guidelines that could be utilized in the EBP process for this issue?
- Conduct a search using the resources that you identified above. What were the key terms that you used?
- From your search, identify at least three resources that you would consider using in an EBP project, such as the one described in the case scenario. If possible, suggest resources that meet the highest level (Level I) of evidence. Why would these sources be most appropriate in determining best practices and support clinical decision making for this issue?
- Every discussion in this course requires documentation to support the statements you make. The level of evidence you use to support your statements is important and must be evident in each part of the discussion. Your textbook and the article you are asked to locate/read should always be used as evidence. The next level of evidence would be peer reviewed articles, and after that, well known web sites for example: CDC or the AHA. Avoid the use of blogs or obscure or non-healthcare related web sites, and Wikipedia.
Requirements: 250 words/ APA 7th / Nursing
Masters Nursing
Hi Henry . This is Capstone nursing class assignment.
Please follow every detailed requirement in given assignments and , and make sure its APA 7th format and references need to be only topic/ medical/nursing related. Make sure citations are frequent in paragraphs and reference is matches the asked topic and requirements.
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