Evidence Based Practice Guidelines
What is Evidence-Based Nursing?
Evidence-based nursing is defined as searching the literature and utilizing the best available evidence, in addition to considering clinical expertise and patient values or preferences as related to a patient care problem or question, to make patient care decisions that provide the best possible patient outcomes. (DiCenso, Guyatt, & Ciliska, 2005; Flodgren, Rojas-Reyes, Cole, & Foxcroft, 2012; Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt, 2011; Pierce, 2007).
ARN's Evidence-Based Rehabilitation Nursing: Common Challenges and Interventions
Get your questions answered on evidence-based approaches to rehab nursing with this 2nd edition publication, available only in hard copy. The book covers 17 patient problems, from bowel and bladder to nutrition and mobility. For each focus area, it provides scientific evidence and then evaluates the evidence and lists five essential steps for practice to support evidence-based rehab nursing care.
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Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Practice Guideline
ARN and the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses (AANN) have partnered with the International Organization of Multiple Sclerosis Nurses (IOMSN) in the development of the Care of the Patient with Multiple Sclerosis clinical practice guideline. This is the second guideline to be developed collaboratively between ARN and AANN and promotes evidence-based practice for the adult patient with multiple sclerosis (MS) across the continuum of care.
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Multiple Sclerosis (PDF)
AHA Statement on Post-Stroke Depression
"Poststroke Depression: A Scientific Statement for Healthcare Professionals From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association," published in Stroke, an AHA Journal, is a multispecialty statement providing a comprehensive review of the current evidence and gaps in current knowledge of the epidemiology, pathophysiology, outcomes, management, and prevention of PSD, and provides implications for clinical practice.
This statement is particularly relevant to rehab nurses, as it contains significant information about interventions and outcomes, which can impact the quality of care and assure best practices are implemented.
AHA Guidelines for Adult Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
The "Guidelines for Adult Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery" published in Stroke, an AHA Journal, aim to provide a synopsis of best clinical practices in the rehabilitative care of adults recovering from stroke. These guidelines provide valuable information on early-supported discharge (ESD) rehab nursing services, prevention, medical management of comorbidities, and much more.
ACE Star Model of Knowledge Transformation
The "ACE Star Model" outlines five key stages in the transformation of knowledge into clinical practice. It helps nurses and healthcare professionals conceptualize how evidence is discovered, summarized, and integrated into practice settings to improve outcomes.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) – EBP Reports
The AHRQ provides comprehensive evidence reports and systematic reviews on a wide range of healthcare topics. These resources support clinicians and policymakers in making informed decisions based on rigorous, up-to-date research.
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Iowa Model of Evidence-Based Practice
The "Iowa Model" provides a step-by-step framework to guide nurses and clinical teams in implementing evidence-based changes in practice. It emphasizes problem identification, interdisciplinary collaboration, and evaluating outcomes to ensure sustainable improvements.
Johns Hopkins Evidence-Based Practice (JHEBP) Model
The JHEBP Model offers a structured, three-phase approach (PET: Practice, Evidence, Translation) to facilitate evidence-based decision-making. Widely used in clinical settings, the model helps translate research into meaningful bedside care.
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Sigma Repository
The "Sigma Repository" provides free access to scholarly nursing resources, including research studies, EBP projects, and capstones. It supports knowledge sharing and promotes the global advancement of evidence-based nursing practice.
