Created by Terran Mathers, PhD, RN There is no conflict of interest in the creation of this education program.

Objectives  Explain the importance of Evidence Based Practice (EBP) in nephrology nursing.  List the steps of EBP.  Identify four internet resources/databases where previous research or guidelines may be located.  Recognize potential barriers to EBP within an organization so that strategies may be planned to overcome them.

Introduction Historical Background of EBP  1837: Pierre Louis  1970’s: Cochran Collaboration  1972: Briggs Report (DHSS)  2004: ANNA Nursing Research Committee Survey

What is Evidence-Based Research?  EBR defined: Clinically relevant research based on medical science; this research is patient-centered.  Research Utilization: Use of the knowledge found from research, usually based on a single study.  Cochrane Center (meta-analysis reviews) (Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt, 2005; Sackett et al, 2000)

What Is Evidence-Based Practice? Patient Preferences & Values Clinical Experience And Expertise Assessment Search and Appraisal Of Evidence Evidence Based Practice ** Clinical Decision Making Sackett et al, 2000; Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt, 2005

Why Evidence-Based Practice? Quality Care Positive Patient Outcomes Enhance Professional Environment Cost Containment

Centers for Evidence-Based Practice  Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association  Duke University  ECRI  John Hopkins University  McMaster University  Oregon Health & Science University  RTI International – University of North Carolina  Southern California  Stanford University – University of California, San Francisco  Tufts University – New England Medical Center  University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada  University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN  University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada

Steps of Evidence-Based Practice Step 1: Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt, 2005 What is the clinical question?

P=Patient Population / Disorder I=Intervention or Interest Area C=Comparison O=Outcome Ask the clinical question in the “PICO” format

PICO P=Elderly nephrology patients I= Psychosocial issues C=Effect on compliance O=Patient will be able to adapt to changes related to diagnosis and treatment Example:

Steps of Evidenced-Based Practice Step 2: Find the best evidence to answer the question  Systematic review of the literature  Meta-analysis or clinical practice guidelines  Rigorous process  Preset criteria  Overcomes bias  Valid / credible results

Guideline Databases  National Guideline Clearinghouse (NGC)  National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE)  National Kidney Foundation K/DOQI Guidelines:

Steps of Evidence-Based Practice Step 3: Appraise the evidence 1. What were the results of the study? 2. Are the results valid? 3. Will the results facilitate patient care? Critical Questions to Ask:

Step 4: Steps of Evidence-Based Practice Integrate the evidence, patient assessment information, clinical expertise, patient preferences and values.

Steps of Evidence-Based Practice Evaluate the change in the clinical area. Step 5:

Implementing EBP: The Barriers  Translating the meaning and relevance of EBP  Knowledge deficit  Being overwhelmed by the evidence  The need for dedicated time  Negative views about research  Organizational constraints VanBuskirk, 2005; Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt, 2005

Facilitation of EBP Promote Acceptance  Access with surveys; focus groups  Identify baseline knowledge  Identify real case scenarios  Analyze the culture of the environment

Facilitation of EBP Correct Misperceptions  Have key leaders attend nursing centers  Teach the basics of EBP (Online Tutorials)  Expose to useful databases

EBP Online Tutorials  Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Tutorial ce_based_resources.cfm  Texas Health Science Center: Academic Center for Evidence-Based Nursing  Evidence-Based Nursing

Facilitation of EBP Question Clinical Practices  Prioritize problems  Utilize clinical practice guidelines and research  Promote a culture of organizational acceptance for EBP

References  Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (2005). Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International: Position statement on evidence-based nursing. Indianapolis: Sigma Theta Tau International.  Cowan, P. (2004). Advancing evidence-based practice through meta-analysis. Nephrology Nursing Journal, 31(3),  Gagan, M., & Hewitt-Taylor, J. (2004). The issues for nurses involved in implementing evidence in practice. British Journal of Nursing, 13(20),

References  Gillis, A., & Jackson, W. (2002). Research for nurses: Methods and interpretation. Philadelphia: F.A. Davis.  Larrabee, J. (2004). Advancing quality improvement through using the best evidence to change practice. Journal of Nursing Care Quality, 19(1)  Malloch, K., & Porter-O’Grady, T. (2006). Introduction to evidence-based practice in nursing and health care. Boston: Jones and Bartlett.  Melnyk, B. M., & Fineout-Overholt, E. (2005). Evidence-based practice in nursing and healthcare: A guide to best practice. Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams, & Wilkins.

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References  Tod, A., Palfreyman, S., & Burke, L. (2004). Evidence- based practice is a time of opportunity for nursing. British Journal of Nursing, 13(4),  VanBuskirk, S. (2005). The value of evidence-based practice in nephrology nursing. Nephrology Nursing Journal, 32(2),  Sackett, D. L., Straus, S. E., Richardson, W. S. et al. (2000). Evidence-based medicine: how to practice and teach EBM. London: Churchill, Livingstone.