The State of Evidence-Based Practice in US Nurses: Critical Implications for Nurse Leaders and Educators
JONA: Journal of Nursing Administration, September 2012Although nurses believe in evidence-based care, barriers remain prevalent, including resistance from colleagues, nurse leaders, and managers. Nurse leaders and educators must provide learning opportunities regarding EBP and facilitate supportive cultures to achieve the Institute of Medicine's 2020 goal that 90% of clinical decisions be evidence-based.
Cochrane Nursing Care Corner: Summaries of Nursing Care–Related Systematic Reviews From the Cochrane Library: Clopidogrel Plus Aspirin Versus Aspirin Alone for Preventing Cardiovascular Disease
Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, October 2012Nurses have a key role in the education and support of people with or at risk of developing cardiovascular disease. It is therefore crucial for nurses to understand the risks and benefits of pharmacological interventions such as antiplatelet drugs for preventing cardiovascular disease.
Research Rounds: To Aspirate Or Not : An Integrative Review Of The Evidence
Nursing2012 Critical Care, September 2012This article describes how the authors conducted an integrative review to answer a deceptively simple clinical question and discusses the effect of the integrative review results on nursing practice.
Best Practices in Orthopaedic Inpatient Care
Orthopaedic Nursing, July/August 2012 In this article, the authors describe the implementation of best care practices that combine lower nurse to patient ratios, innovative and effective patient education, and continuous surveillance using novel technology in an orthopaedic unit. Data demonstrate that this multifaceted approach to high-quality orthopaedic care has contributed to better patient outcomes.