Evidence-based practice (EBP) in nursing incorporates the most appropriate evidence available to guide working healthcare providers. The main goal of this is to offer quality and safety services to the patients. EBP is essential to nurses since it utilizes current information from literature and the available expertise in the profession. It creates a positive relationship between nurse-patient interaction hence improved outcomes (Moreno‐Poyato et al., 2020). A nurse cannot be an effective employee without following evidence-based practice requirements in the health field. To acquire the relevant knowledge in EBP, nurses must learn how to acquire evidence that is applicable in clinical scenarios and learn effective communication and collaboration strategies applicable in the workplace.
Healthcare providers must have a good understanding of retrieving stored information through research for scholarly resources. Further, selecting the most appropriate databases and websites is authentic to implement evidence-based changes in the practice. As a baccalaureate-prepared nurse, I must be competent in offering patient-centered care focused on current evidenced based practice. Much research, analysis, and dissemination are required to ensure success in the treatment journey. To acquire these skills, I must develop a good understanding of sources of credible evidence and search items to get the required information for diagnosis. In this scenario, a diabetes healthcare condition is considered in basing diagnosis through online resources.
Exemplary communication strategies must be applied to ensure effective communication in guiding the clinical nurse staff. Active listening is one of the most common communication strategies encouraging nurses to research diagnosis. Attention is needed when receiving information on how to use search engines to generate information (Holm et al., 2021). Additionally, body language, such as nodding the head, can indicate active listening. In this process, feedback can be easily given after the research, where areas of difficulty can be identified.
Creating a personal relationship with the workers enables continuous communication. The clinical staff can only gain respect if they are treated with care and compassion since their productivity depends on the environment they interact in. A higher collective interest must be shown to facilitate adequate research and understanding. This will create openness, and there is free room for asking questions in case of problems. Through this, competent research skills will be gained, making the diagnosis of unknown health conditions easy and fast.
Cultural awareness in the communication procedure is paramount due to differences in people’s views. Individuals come from diverse backgrounds, and beliefs and practices are valued in any hospital setup. Hospital managers must therefore examine the future implications they may create due to cultural impacts (Nurmeksela et al., 2021). As a baccalaureate nurse, I must create awareness of this uniqueness in culture and the acceptable attitude to be implemented. Some gestures and practices are prohibited in some communities, and therefore failure to consider them can lead to barriers in communication.
Turn-taking creates effective communication by giving each participant enough duration to give views. While explaining important research tips, the practicing nurse must listen before asking questions or clarifying. This will create more understanding and efficiency in obtaining online information. To ensure more acquaintance, a practical approach may be used where I will demonstrate a particular research tip and give time for the nurse to apply it.
The application of essential communication strategies is critical in helping to build a positive professional relationship. Through this, accurate pathways for patient diagnosis and treatment are created. Minimized errors reduce the costs which might incur due to errors done due to mistakes in research which can give the wrong diagnosis. Particular attention should be given to children born with diabetes since they are vulnerable (Tamborlane, 2021). During the diagnosis process, proper communication skills should be utilized between the patient and nurse to obtain critical information. This will lead to improved patient care, where quality is given priority.
The best places to complete research in a given workplace environment include computer laboratories comprising an online library where medical databases can be found. The sources for all hospital procedures, guidelines, and policies can be accessed here. Research organizations within the hospital setting can also be visited, where the nurses can learn more about getting information online through training. This can be in the form of projects which non-government agencies in various units have organized.
Some resources the nurse can use to get the patient’s diagnosis include: Rationale and design of a type 2 diabetes prevention intervention for at-risk mothers and children at a Federally Qualified Healthcare Center (Marrero et al., 2021). Examining the association between evidence‐based practice and the nurse‐patient therapeutic relationship in Mental Health Units: A cross‐sectional study. Journal of Advanced Nursing (Moreno‐Poyato et al., 2020) is another critical online source. A simulation study of the Economic and Health Impact of a Diabetes Prevention Programme in Ireland. Diabetic Medicine (Pierse et al., 2021).
Social Determinants of health and structural inequities—Root causes of diabetes disparities. Diabetes Care (Ogunwole & Golden, 2020). Screening and referral care delivery services and unmet health-related social needs: A systematic review. Preventing Chronic Disease (Ruiz Escobar et al., 2021). Diabetes Insipidus: New Concepts for Diagnosis. Neuroendocrinology (Christ-Crain, 2020). These sources contain critical information and guidelines which can be applied to the specific diagnosis problem.
Utilizing the resources within the healthcare system is essential for nurses to ensure they are well-competent with various diagnostic procedures. Reduced costs are also incurred since they have been given free access to such websites. Further, knowing the guidelines and policies of the work setup reduces conflicts with the management. Teamwork is promoted when ideas are shared with other nurses who have yet to acquire more experience. This improves the quality of services offered to patients.
The selected online sources are essential since a patient with diabetes is examined in the scenario presented above. Services offered to patients, like screening, help detect the levels of various conditions for easy treatment (Ruiz Escobar et al., 2021). An article giving possible root causes of diabetes indicates hints which can be critical in treatment. Further, the preventive measures which should be taken to manage the condition are explained.
The criteria used to select the appropriate resources for diagnosis considered the subject matter being discussed. In the above setting, a diagnosis of diabetes was the central theme, facilitating the required information. Online resources are easily accessible in the databases where diagnosis information can be retrieved. There are no set restrictions since the websites are free and do not require subscriptions where a particular amount of money is paid before using them. This reduces medical errors, saves time, and creates more interactive sessions with the patient. The language adopted in the written articles is easy, and the flow of content can be followed without difficulties. The period of the articles is five years indicating that they have been updated to the current version.
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