That is a very good question Mr. Brown. I will start at the beginning and explain what cholesterol is so that you can have a clear understanding. Then we will review the results of your recent blood tests and I can clarify why it is important to monitor your cholesterol levels. Lastly, we will discuss a plan of care that will provide you with options on how best to manage your cholesterol levels including any lifestyle changes that can assist you in achieving optimal health. Cholesterol is a waxy substance that is made in your body or can enter your body through the food that you eat.
| 1. | A desire to understand the true state of human affairs | | 2. | An emphasis on formal measurement | | 3. | A reliance on external evidence collected through the senses | | 4. | Utility to the nursing profession | 2.5 points Question 4 Evidence-based nursing primarily uses which of the following to answer clinical questions?
ASSIGNMENT TITLE: AN APPRAISAL OF A PIECE OF RESEARCH-BASED EVIDENCE Evidence based practice (EBP) is the term used to describe how healthcare professionals base their clinical approaches on reliable evidence, to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients. EBP encompasses significant and trustworthy research based evidence, patients own preferences to their care and the expertise of healthcare professionals involved, to determine the optimum care for the patient (Rees, 2012, p.9). It is extremely important to professional practice, as the Nursing and Midwifery Council (2010, p.6) states that nurses and midwives must: ‘deliver care based on the best available evidence…’. To find relevant evidence, a succinct question must be created using a standard framework to provide appropriate keywords for an efficient search (Davies, 2011, p.75). The topic under review is hand hygiene and face mask effectiveness in the spread of influenza-like illness.
Vision for the future of nursing NUR 391 September 3, 2012 Vision for the future of nursing Today’s nurses focus on care for patients based on evidence based practice, which requires nurses to base their care on research based knowledge. It involves using the most credible and up to date research to guide the nurse through patient care. Evidence based practice (EBP) also stresses the use of known policies and protocols that are based on research rather than based on ‘that is how it has always been done attitudes.’ Evidence based practice also has many potential advantages including greater confidence in decision making and better patient outcomes. EBP has also helped with the nursing process which gears specific patient care to the individual based on that specific patients individual needs (Black, 2011). According to Black (2011), “nursing research enhances the status of nursing as a profession by expanding nursing’s scientific knowledge base.” (pg.
| UON Case Study | [Type the document subtitle] | | Executive Summary An examination of the UON stoma survey is presented to offer analysis of the survey results. This information is intended to help the UON board determine whether or not to redesign its website to better meet the needs of ostomy patients. An analysis of the demographic profile of the general ostomy population will ensure that UON is creating a website that will bring real value to this population of ostomy patients. Furthermore, UON is looking to differentiate their website from that of others, and not just be another “me too” website. By analyzing current ostomy patients habits regarding stoma information will make certain the proper information is being
a. Review the literature regarding clinical problems presented in the previous topic in order to ensure that there is adequate evidence for your choice. b. State your topic in the form of a problem statement and a foreground question. c. The course readings include all of the information you need to complete this project.
Data, Information, Knowledge, and Wisdom Walden University Transforming Nursing & Healthcare NUR 6051D-2 December 29, 2013 Data, Information, Knowledge, and Wisdom The American Nurses Association states that “Nursing Informatics (NI) is a specialty that incorporates nursing science, computer science, and information science to control and communicate data, information, knowledge, and wisdom in the nursing practice” (2008, p.1). The use of data, information, knowledge, and wisdom is very essential to maintain nursing and informatics; for nurses to accurately perform in improving the quality of patient care. For instance in research, it is necessary to sort through data into valid information, and to transfer that information into knowledge, and then lastly to convert that knowledge into wisdom. The rationale of gathering significant data, information, and knowledge is to make sensible evaluations. The purpose of this paper is to inform the reader on the necessary steps it takes to conduct a research on a clinical question, how to organize that information, how to use that information to gain knowledge and wisdom, and lastly to utilize that wisdom in their practice.
Complete a risk assessment, 2. Collaborate with stakeholders, 3. Craft policies that reflect what you want to accomplish, 4. Review purchases of IT and medical equipment from a risk management perspective and 5. Develop a culture of accountability (Reber, 2011, p. 361). The article suggests establishing a baseline for improvement by completing a risk assessment.
Importance of Evidence Based Research EBP ensures that researched published material is organized. According to Houser, EBP is defined as “the use of the best scientific evidence, integrated with clinical experience and incorporating patient values and preferences in the practice of professional nursing care” (Houser, 2012, p. 13). EBP improves patient outcomes and increases patient satisfaction. EBP was initiated to help medical professionals make sound decisions based on current literature. EBP prevents inconsistency in practice patterns.
A literature review on the impact of physical activity on obesity Introduction The aim of this study is to review previous literature conducted on the effect of physical activity on people with obesity. The review will highlight the different methods of collecting data to identify obesity, the different obesity classifications, the health risks associated with people with obesity, the prevalence and increasing numbers of people diagnosed with obesity and the health strategies using physical activities that are advised and are in place. Method of literature selection For this review to select relevant journals computerised databases such as SportDiscus, PubMed, Google-Scholar and Ebsco were searched using the keywords ‘obesity’, ‘physical activity’, ‘exercise’ and ‘prevalence’. Firstly, most recent journals were identified, then looking back to older studies conducted at the earliest date in the year 2001. All studies identified were manually searched to determine relevance for inclusion in review.