Determining the level of readiness is vital before interdisciplinary teams can hope to accomplish successful dissemination of innovative and effective practices (Smith & Donze, 2010). Each organization will have challenges that are unique, but identification of barriers and facilitators to successful implementation is a key first step (Smith & Donze, 2010). Once EBP becomes ‘more widely accepted’ as a new way of practicing and providing care on a daily basis, both nurses and patients will
The way in which a nurse practices can greatly affect the outcome of the patient (Potter & Perry, 2006). For this reason, nursing practices based on theories and concepts should be researched. The process of using concepts, theories, research and practices to form rationales usually begins with a concept or theory and is cyclic in nature, as each component may lead to the other (see Appendix A). In the nursing profession, several concept-directed theories guide both research and practice. The purpose of this paper is to select and analyze one of the many nursing theories that exist.
At the individual level it is recognizing and reflecting on an issue that restricts one’s abilities and experiences, then taking action to change the issue for themselves and others affected (Chinn & Kramer, 2011). The key objective of praxis is through reflection to incorporate theory, practice and art to aid in the recognition and valuing of diverse types of knowledge (Kilpatrick, 2008). Praxis plays an integral role for the APN and there should be a solid foundation of understanding. There are several benefits for APN’s use of nursing praxis; it influences the relationship the practitioner develops with patients, their families and colleagues. Moreover, it provides the opportunity for change, personal nursing theory and knowledge development through self-reflection.
Healthcare is an important area where the cultural practices of an individual have got lot of influence. Therefore it is important for nurses as healthcare providers to know how to assess a person’s heritage in order to build up a healthy client- provider relationship and provide holistic care. Heritage and ethnicity are in a way inter-related as ethnic groups have a common or similar heritage. Different cultures or ethnicities have different life values about spirituality, relationships, wellbeing or illness and life and death etc. The use of heritage assessment tools helps one to understand the values and
In the healthcare setting, communication is vital to patient care. Since communication errors can result in significant problems in a healthcare setting, knowing how to effectively communicate and to apply communication tools within the organization is important. With the impact of gender and culture within the organization, communication can be challenging at times. In a diverse organization, sometimes a workforce may seem fragmented, with different members working towards different goals (du Pre, 2005). By celebrating diversity, helping employees to develop communication skills, and setting good examples, communication can continue to improve within the
The knowledge of foundations and history of nursing provide a way to show just how important change and evolving something for the better can be. Nursing has come a long way and change is important to better the career and the outcomes for patients. The dynamics of the workplace and nursing staff have since evolved from the foundation. The education involved in nursing has made major changes. The treatments, equipment, and technology used from the beginning to present day has also changed and improved.
The Impact of Culture on Communication in a Healthcare Setting HHS307 April 25, 2011 Latricia Michelle Carter The Impact of Culture on Communication in a Healthcare Setting Communication is the highest skill needed in providing effective healthcare. Providers need to communicate with a variety of people that see the world differently than the provider. Communication is important to obtain medical history, diagnose, establish treatment, and provide quality care to the patient. It is also important in order for the healthcare staff to work effectively. The provider should implement a culturally competent healthcare office.
Having both basic elements of communication and basic rules of health care communication is vital for the health care field today. The world is full of so many diverse people that one needs to know how to communicate with all. Being able to have both processes of communication can only strengthen one’s skill of communication in the health care
This provides a basis from which to demonstrate the capacity to contribute competently to nursing and healthcare. Why do I need a professional practice portfolio? There are many reasons why maintaining a portfolio is a useful exercise some of which include: • Requirements as a nurse practitioner to maintain documentation of continuing professional development activities including outcomes and the
According to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (2008) research is essential to nursing field to enhance evidence based practice. Melnyk and Fineout-Overholt (2005,p339) define evidence based practice as a problem solving approach that integrates a systematic search for and critical appraisal of the most relevant evidence to answer burning clinical questions while maximizing quality care and limiting cost. However, evidence based practice in nursing is more challenging than its use in the medical profession because of the multiple sources of nursing knowledge (Carrier andBrassey2006,p40). For this reason, it is important for researchers to understand how to figure out research techniques appropriate for them coming up with the best evidence on various issues being handled. Clearly-holdforth( 2008, p43) advocates the use of PICO question framing format while researching for it is a standardized criteria for determining a research question for all methodologies although different methodologies tackle the research