Evidence Based Practice in Adult Nursing The aim of this assignment is to critique a piece of quantitative nursing research, by identifying and commenting on the purpose and relevance of the study, the research design and the methodology employed. Firstly it will illustrate how to locate and retrieve evidence relating to the specific topic. A systematic evaluation of one research paper titled: Randomised Clinical Trial Comparing the Efficacy of Two Bandaging Regimens in the Treatment of Venous Leg Ulcers (Meyers et al, 2002) will be carried out. Initially the meaning of critique will be defined and the importance of research critique to nursing will be briefly described. Elements of a recognised framework by Cormack (2000) will be used as a guideline through the critique process.
Nursing Theorist Grid Use grid below to complete the Week 4-Nursing Theorists assignment. Please see the “Nursing Theorists’ Grading Criteria” document, located on the Materials page of the student Web site. Name: kisha Theorist Selected: Dorothea Orem Description of Theory: According to Somchit, (1989), Orem’s theory, “Focuses on self-care needs of the patient and is a deliberate action of the nurse who views patients in terms of their self-care capacity. Orem has specified the relationship of her concepts into a set of theories that are interrelated in nursing: theory of self-care deficit, theory of self- care, and theory of nursing systems. With Orem’s theory the focus of nursing is the individual, more specifically the individual’s self-care requisites.
Organizational Systems and Quality Leadership Task 1 Western Governors University A. Embedded in the founding principles of nursing is the responsibility of nurses to measure, evaluate and improve practice. Hospitals use data and clinical tools to compare themselves to other healthcare organizations in an effort to achieve quality patient outcomes. Having an understanding of the principles of nurse-sensitive indicators, organizational leaders can advance patient care throughout the hospital. A. Nursing-Sensitive Indicators Healthcare organizations and regulatory agencies recognized a relationship between nursing interventions and overall quality of patient care in the mid 1990’s (Erickson, 2011). This is when nursing-sensitive indicators (NSIs) were introduced as a means to measure patient outcomes.
The purpose of this paper is to compare and contrast a nursing theorist from each of the aforementioned nursing categories. The following theorists were chosen – Virginia Henderson (needs theorist), Ernestine Wiedenbach (interaction theorist), Martha Rogers (outcome theorist), and caring/becoming theorist (Jean Watson). The education background, definition of nursing, philosophy of nursing, and goal/purpose of nursing will be explored. Comparison of Nursing Theorists Virginia Henderson (Needs Theorist) * Education: Diploma in Nursing Army School of Nursing (1921); BSN from Teachers College, Columbia University (1932); M.A. Teachers College, Columbia University (1934) * Definition of Nursing: Role of
(2005). Ethical perspectives on pain and suffering. Pain Management Nursing, 6(3) 83-90. Retrieved from http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/512438 Fowler, M. (2009). Guide to the Code of Ethics for Nurses: Interpretation and Application.
Nursing Theorist Grid Use grid below to complete the Week 4-Nursing Theorists assignment. Please see the “Nursing Theorists’ Grading Criteria” document, located on the Materials page of the student Web site. Theorist Selected: Florence Nightingale Description of Theory: Nightingales theory encourages that maintaining the environment can directly and indirectly restore a patient’s health. Nightingale’s theory is explained as the environment, patient and the nurse interact with one another. She believed that the environment can in-directly and directly effect a patients health and it has great benefit on the healing process when controlled and managed to patient recovery Her theory encouraged collaboration and cooperation as the focus of the nurse-patient relationship.
Peplau used the term, psychodynamic nursing, to describe the dynamic relationship between a nurse and a patient, known as Therapeutic Interpersonal Model. (Peplau et al 1952) According to Peplau, nursing is a healing art using an understanding of one’s own behaviour to help others identify their difficulties by applying
There are seven assumptions and ten major concepts of the environment made in the Environment Theory, which focuses on role of environment in healing a patient. According to Nightingale, the goal of nursing is to put the patient in best possible condition to promote health and allow nature to heal/repair the illness, disabilities and injuries. Nightengale became known as the Lady with the Lamp because of her night shift rounds to soldiers during wartime. She proved her Environment theory by attempting to improve nutrition and conditions in the wards. Through the diligent work of Nightengale she was able to correlate the death of many soldiers to an illness apart from their injuries such as typhoid, cholera, and dysentery.
A Critical Analysis of application and development of a range of nursing skills M.Sc (Adult Nursing)Sept. 2011Cohort Module :Nursing Theory to Practice 19th Dec. 2011 Word Count: 5071 Contents Background...................................................................................... 2 Aims & Objectives............................................................................. 3 Blood Pressure.................................................................................. 3 Pressure Ulcer Prevention................................................................ 9 Hand Hygiene.................................................................................... 12 Conclusion........................................................................................ 15 References..........................................................................................16 Background : The phrase “theory of nursing” constitutes both the medical and nursing scientific knowledge and fundamental principles of care and treatment that are acquired by a nursing student, largely in a nursing school and on the job training (Benner et al, 2009). This theory and practice together constitutes the essential nursing skills (Docherty & McCallum, 2009). The term scientific knowledge is self explanatory and “draws on the basic sciences of biochemical, physical and biological processes and research and development of specific therapies and technologies” (Benner et al, 2009 pp1).This forms the basis of evidence- based knowledge. The incorporation of evidence- based approach into practice is important to improve patient outcomes (Penz & Bassendowski, 2006). Heater et al (1998) cited in Penz & Bassendowski (2006) reported significant improvements in clinical, behaviour and psychsocial outcomes when
Introduction: In this reflective account essay, I will be describing nursing skills that I undertook during my practice placement, using Driscoll’s (2000) reflective cycle, a recognised framework for reflection to demonstrate my ability to reflect on different nursing skill. According to Driscoll’s (2000), there are three processes when reflecting on one’s practice. They are: What (what happened), so what (what were you feeling, what was good/bad about the experience and Now what (if it happens again what you would do differently). The application of Driscoll’s reflective cycle will enable me link theory to practice. As outlined, in the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC, 2004), the practice of reflection will allow me to explore, through