PHN 652-Classmate Chayah-Response (2): Evidence-Based Practice In Public Health QUESTION- Discuss the sources of evidence for public health nurses. How can this evidence be applied to support evidence-based practice? Cite at least two sources of evidence in your response.

PHN 652-Classmate Chayah-Response (2): Evidence-Based Practice In Public Health QUESTION- Discuss the sources of evidence for public health nurses. How can this evidence be applied to support evidence-based practice? Cite at least two sources of evidence in your response.

The call for evidence-based quality improvement and healthcare transformation portrays the need for redesigning care that is effective, safe, and efficient. The public health nurses’ ranking of their sources of knowledge shows that the four most frequently used sources are knowledge acquired while training as a public health nurse, personal experience, community and health organizations and guidelines and procedures issued by their local authorities. knowing how public health nurses use sources of knowledge, may also give us knowledge about the demand for refresher courses within the field of practice. It is important that public health nurses work from evidence.

To apply the evidence in evidence-based practice, public health nurses must follow the steps to identify and use the best available research. Research demonstrates that the most important factor related to nurses’ EBP is support from their employing organizations to use and conduct research. Best evidence includes empirical evidence from randomized controlled trials; evidence from other scientific methods such as descriptive and qualitative research; as well as use of information from case reports, scientific principles, and expert opinion. When enough research evidence is available, the practice should be guided by research evidence in conjunction with clinical expertise and patient values (Titler, 2008).

Reference.

Weum, M., Bragstad, L., Glavin, K. (2017). How Public Health Nurses Use Sources of Knowledge. Retrieved from https://sykepleien.no/en/forskning/2018/02/how-public-health-nurses-use-sources-knowledge

Titler MG. The Evidence for Evidence-Based Practice Implementation. In: Hughes RG, editor. Patient Safety and Quality: An Evidence-Based Handbook for Nurses. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US); 2008 Apr. Chapter 7. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK2659/