Evidence-Based Practice Name Institution Course Instructor Date
Research, Theory and Evidence-based Practice Research, theory and EBP are core healthcare elements These elements have a complex relationship They comprise a system, which controls new knowledge development They also also influence policy development
The interrelationship between the theory, research, and EBP Theory is a fundamental element of research It guides research question development Research is fundamental to theory and EBP Research assists in generating new theories and new knowledge New knowledge is termed as evidence, which is integrated into practice
Qualitative study critique oObjective: The qualitative study by Radecki, Reynolds and Kara (2018) describes the patients opinion of fall prevention in acute care settings. oResearch questions and hypothesis: None oSample: The participants were 12 elderly patients. oSetting: academic healthcare center oData collection: Semi-structured interviews oData analysis: thematically. oResults: Fall prevention measures are clinician centric.
Quantitative study critique oObjective: The quantitative study by Slade, Carey, Hill and Morris (2017) investigates the effectiveness of fall prevention programs in healthcare settings oResearch questions and hypothesis: None oSample: peer reviewed articles oSetting: acute care settings oData collection: systematic review oData analysis: descriptive statistics and meta-analysis. oResults: Fall prevention improves safety and healthcare quality.
The credibility of the sources, the research and the findings The sources used to support the studies are credible. The sources are less than ten years old hence up-to-date The information in the sources is relevant to the EBP topic. The findings in both articles are valid and reliable. The researchers adhered to the research ethics
Objectives, results and the Implementation of EBP The anticipated outcomes in the two studies are similar. The researchers generated information applicable to patient care to enhance safety, quality and care outcomes.
References Stanhope, M., & Lancaster, J. (2016). Public Health Nursing - Revised Reprint, Population-Centered Health Care in the Community (9th ed). Elsevier Saunders. Melnyk, B. M., & Fineout-Overholt, E. (Eds.). (2019). Evidence-based practice in nursing & healthcare: A guide to best practice. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Radecki, B., Reynolds, S., & Kara, A. (2018). Inpatient fall prevention from the patient's perspective: a qualitative study. Applied Nursing Research, 43, 114-119. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apnr.2018.08.001 Slade, S. C., Carey, D. L., Hill, A. M., & Morris, M. E. (2017). Effects of falls prevention interventions on falls outcomes for hospitalised adults: protocol for a systematic review with meta-analysis. BMJ open, 7(11), e017864. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2017-017864