Introduction
Utilization of evidence-based practice ensures that high service output is provided. Usually, the information contained in evidence-based sources ensures that the healthcare professional, who in this case is the nurse, upholds the latest and updated protocols of practice to ensure that the patient is safe and accrues maximum benefit in the care process (Abu‐Baker et al., 2021). in this case, the patient can benefit from the best available care, minimizing the possible complications and causing a faster recovery, which all sums up to improving the quality of life.
Those in practice are, therefore, tasked with ensuring that they observe evidence-based practices. In that sense, they need to be aware of where the latter can be located for credibility purposes. The latter ensures that despite the knowledge and expertise they Have in their fields of practice then, they can effectively observe and implement the various updates that aid in safeguarding the patients from the possible harm that could result from harmful and ineffective treatment plans that may consist of a drug combination that may be lethal to the patient. It is also essential to appreciate that the cost of unnecessary procedures is cut down; hence, resources are utilized maximally and effectively (Abu‐Baker et al., 2021). The paper will, therefore, go ahead to identify how nurse leaders can effectively ensure that evidence-based practice is constantly observed in the work environment. There will also be the mention of the best places to locate valuable sources with a significant focus on diabetes as a major healthcare issue of focus.
Communication strategies when upholding evidence-based practice
Where a group of individuals work dependently, like in a healthcare setting, effective communication is crucial for successful coexistence and best performance. It is essential to appreciate that communication directly impacts the efficiency of healthcare delivery; hence, safety is a crucial aspect that may commonly be affected. The leaders and senior nurses must utilize the best approaches to help the junior nurses uphold the evidence-based practice. Through a mentorship process, the junior nurses can then trace and find valuable resources that can be used as reference points during the care provision (Gularte-Rinaldo et al., 2022). the mentorship process usually follows on-the-job training where the nurses work together to care for patients with various conditions. Through the process, the junior nurses become confident and competent as they observe how the senior nurses deliver care to the patients. The other strategy that can be applied is through holding meetings. The meeting can be in the form of drills, seminars or workshops where the new nurses are trained to conduct the search. The latter can be held physically or as an online session where recordings are done for future reference. The nurse leader then needs to uphold the appropriate communication skills to involve active listening to ensure they capture areas of concerns raised by the junior nurses, while the junior nurse needs to be open to learning for them to benefit from such meetings maximally. The nurse leaders also need to be readily available and approachable for consultation where the need arises.
The best places to complete the research
Awareness of the best places to conduct a search process makes it easy to access credible information about a healthcare issue of concern. The places that are the best sources of evidence-based resources are a combination of online databases, some reputable selected academic institutions, and other medical libraries. It is essential to appreciate that some agencies and healthcare organizations, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Prevention and the World Health Organization, are always at the forefront to give relevant updates. These sources have valuable websites containing information and guidelines fundamental to healthcare decision-making. Specific journals, such as the Lancet, the American Medical Association, the Massachusetts Medical Society, and the British Medical Journal, remain helpful in the search process (Oermann et al., 2020). These platforms remain relevant as policymakers and healthcare professionals work towards optimizing patient outcomes by upholding evidence-based practice required to ensure high healthcare quality.
Identification of sources for evidence of the given healthcare issue
The process of clinical diagnosis is very fundamental in healthcare as it assists with the identification and accurate treatment planning. The latter is thus possible where the healthcare professionals are in a position to identify credible sources accurately. The CRAAP test may be helpful as it considers the five aspects. These aspects include accuracy, relevance, purpose, authority, and currency (Muis et al., 2022). One can easily access original research, clinical trials, or case studies relevant to the evidence-based decision-making process through medical journals. Usually, peer-reviewed articles are the best choice as they have undergone evaluation that assesses the validity and reliability of the information therein. Usually, these materials developed by government agencies and medical organizations have a professional basis. Hence, they are specific with the diagnostic criteria, the necessary primary assessments that must be done, and the management portions available based on the assessment findings. Different databases, such as Medline, PubMed Central, CINHAL, Science Direct, and Cochrane Library, have also been helpful. While at these databases and websites, all that is needed is the addition of date limiters and keywords, and it will be easy to locate the required materials. While focusing on the currency aspect, the latest material always contains updated information according to the latest research.
Reasons for the choice of the sources in providing the best evidence
The selected sources have been used for a long time as they contain reliable information for different healthcare issues. The sources can also be accessed from anywhere without paying an access fee. Where the institutional resources are to be used, the given institution’s stakeholders benefit most as they can readily log in and freely access the resources therein. The selected sources also pay attention to currency to ensure that the available resources are current and recent in practice (Kington et al., 2021). The latter is well achieved where the research puts the limiters of date with a fixation on the published articles within the last five years. With a focus on diabetes, the information in the materials filters out the approved and fundamental assessment process that must be carried out for the diagnosis process such that diabetes type I is differentiated from diabetes type II. There is also relevant information regarding the latest and most effective prevention strategies that can be implemented alongside the treatment options that can be adopted.
Conclusion
Embracing evidence-based decision-making in healthcare is seen to be fundamental. It is integral to ensure safe, effective, patient-centered care as it focuses on improving patient outcomes and patient satisfaction with the care being provided. The latter, therefore, shows its significance in the care delivery process. The seniors and nurses in leadership positions should be ready to guide the new and junior nurses on upholding evidence-based decision-making when caring for the patient with great motivation from the possible benefits accrued where evidence-based practice is implemented. The senior nurses must ensure that they make use of the appropriate communication strategies so that they can successfully convince and encourage the upcoming nurses to make use of evidence-based resources for the effective management of the clients that they serve. A successful mentorship process requires on-the-job training on accessing these resources.
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