Evidence-Based Practice In nursing
Evidence-based practice (EBP) has become an essential component in nursing as far as delivery of better patient outcomes is concerned (Hassan, 2019). The increased integration of EBP in nursing demonstrates the importance of research-based findings into care decisions and interactions with patients. Adopting EBP evidence in the workplace will improve patient safety and reduce the costs of care through a reduced hospital stay. For instance, applying EPB guidelines in my workplace is poised to prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs) associated with the catheter. For example, EBP will guide decisions regarding the best and practical techniques for inserting a urinary catheter in patients. Available research evidence recommends using sterile equipment and aseptic technique for patients in acute care facilities (Magers, 2013). EBP can facilitate making a cost-effective decision regarding the insertion and manipulation of the catheter devise and site of insertion. Evidence-based practice also supports the decision to use of technology in delivering safe and faster medication to patients (Ribeiro, Rezende, & Yao, 2019). For instance, nurses can use EBP guidelines on technology to clinically evaluate patients and deliver care remotely, thus saving the cost of traveling. The EBP based technologic services can be applied to remote manage patients with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, and cancer. Therefore, EBP can be used by nurses and other medical practitioners from different healthcare settings to solve patient healthcare problems through proven scientific evidence. Research-based practice can improve patient safety and reduce the cost of healthcare.
References
Hassan, H. (2019). The Impact of Evidence-Based Nursing as The Foundation for Professional Maternity Nursing Practices. Open Access Journal of Reproductive system and Sexual Disorder, 2(2), 196-197.
Magers, T. L. (2013). Using evidence-based practice to reduce catheter-associated urinary tract infections. AJN The American Journal of Nursing, 113(6), 34-42.
Ribeiro, S. S., Rezende, D. A., & Yao, J. (2019). Toward a model of the municipal evidence-based decision process in the strategic digital city context. Information Polity, 24(3), 305-324.