Evidence-based nursing
Evidence-based nursing
Evidence-based nursing (pronunciation: ev-i-dence-based nurs-ing) is an approach to making quality decisions and providing nursing care based upon personal clinical expertise in combination with the most current, relevant research available on the topic. This approach is using evidence-based practice (EBP) as a foundation.
Etymology
The term "evidence-based" in evidence-based nursing refers to the use of evidence from research to guide decisions about patient care. The term "nursing" refers to the profession or practice of providing care for the sick and infirm.
Related Terms
- Evidence-based practice: An interdisciplinary approach to clinical practice that has been gaining ground following its formal introduction in 1992.
- Nursing: A profession within the health care sector focused on the care of individuals, families, and communities so they may attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality of life.
- Clinical expertise: The proficiency and judgment that individual clinicians acquire through clinical experience and clinical practice.
- Patient care: The services rendered by members of the health profession and non-professionals under their supervision for the benefit of the patient.
- Health care: The maintenance and improvement of physical and mental health, primarily through the provision of medical services.
See Also
References
- Evidence-Based Nursing: An Introduction. Blackwell Publishing. 2007.
- Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing & Healthcare: A Guide to Best Practice. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. 2010.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Evidence-based nursing
- Wikipedia's article - Evidence-based nursing
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