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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 8 of 8 Research Studies DisplayedWieben AM, Walden RL, Alreshidi BG
Data science implementation trends in nursing practice: a review of the 2021 literature.
The authors reviewed literature on the implementation of data science-driven applications focused on nurse-sensitive indicators to inform readers of trends in the nursing indicators, patient populations and settings of focus, and issues identified during the implementation of these tools. Their review showed that few studies reported on the implementation of applications focused on structural- or outcome-related nurse-sensitive indicators in 2021. They concluded that this gap in sharing implementation strategies needs to be addressed in order for these systems to be successfully adopted in health care settings.
AHRQ-funded; HS026395.
Citation: Wieben AM, Walden RL, Alreshidi BG .
Data science implementation trends in nursing practice: a review of the 2021 literature.
Appl Clin Inform 2023 May; 14(3):585-93. doi: 10.1055/a-2088-2893..
Keywords: Nursing, Evidence-Based Practice
Bender M, Williams M, Cruz MF
A study protocol to evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of the Clinical Nurse Leader care model in improving quality and safety outcomes.
The authors discuss the Clinical Nurse Leader care model, a Hybrid Type II Implementation-Effectiveness study to evaluate the effect of the care model on standardized quality and safety outcomes and to identify implementation characteristics that are sufficient and necessary to achieve outcomes. Findings are expected to elucidate Registered Nurse's mechanisms of action as organized into frontline models of care and link actions to improved care quality and safety.
AHRQ-funded; HS027181.
Citation: Bender M, Williams M, Cruz MF .
A study protocol to evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of the Clinical Nurse Leader care model in improving quality and safety outcomes.
Nurs Open 2021 Nov;8(6):3688-96. doi: 10.1002/nop2.910..
Keywords: Implementation, Quality Improvement, Quality of Care, Patient Safety, Nursing, Evidence-Based Practice
Keenan GM, Lopez KD, Sousa VEC
A shovel-ready solution to fill the nursing data gap in the interdisciplinary clinical picture.
The purpose of this study was to critically evaluate the 2014 American Academy of Nursing (AAN) call-to-action plan for generating interoperable nursing data. The authors of the article present recommendations for revisions to AAN's plan as well as an evidence-based alternative to generating interoperable nursing data in the near term.
AHRQ-funded; HS015054.
Citation: Keenan GM, Lopez KD, Sousa VEC .
A shovel-ready solution to fill the nursing data gap in the interdisciplinary clinical picture.
Int J Nurs Knowl 2018 Jan;29(1):49-58. doi: 10.1111/2047-3095.12168..
Keywords: Data, Evidence-Based Practice, Nursing
Squires A
Evidence-based approaches to breaking down language barriers.
This article provides background information about language barriers between nurses and patients and some strategies for addressing these gaps. After detailing how these barriers affect patient outcomes, practice-based strategies are offered to improve outcomes and reduce readmissions. Although the article doesn’t address barriers to communicating with patients with hearing loss, many of the same principles apply to these patients.
AHRQ-funded; HS023593.
Citation: Squires A .
Evidence-based approaches to breaking down language barriers.
Nursing 2017 Sep;47(9):34-40. doi: 10.1097/01.NURSE.0000522002.60278.ca.
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Keywords: Communication, Cultural Competence, Evidence-Based Practice, Nursing, Clinician-Patient Communication
Kolko RP, Kass AE, Hayes JF
Provider training to screen and initiate evidence-based pediatric obesity treatment in routine practice settings: a randomized pilot trial.
This randomized pilot trial evaluated two training modalities for first-line, evidence-based pediatric obesity services (screening and goal setting) among nursing students. Both live interactive training and Web-facilitated self-study training were acceptable, with higher ratings for live training and participants with previous experience. Knowledge and skill improved from pretraining to post-training and follow-up in both conditions.
AHRQ-funded; HS000078.
Citation: Kolko RP, Kass AE, Hayes JF .
Provider training to screen and initiate evidence-based pediatric obesity treatment in routine practice settings: a randomized pilot trial.
J Pediatr Health Care 2017 Jan - Feb;31(1):16-28. doi: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2016.01.001.
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Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Evidence-Based Practice, Nursing, Obesity, Training
Gephart SM
Fostering best practice: strategies for writing evidence-based practice briefs.
In this editorial, the author provides instructions to make the task of writing a brief manageable for even the newest of authors. From asking a compelling clinical question to telling the story of a critical appraisal of evidence to making recommendations, the overall goal of writing such a brief is to support best practice care in the neonatal intensive care unit.
AHRQ-funded; HS022908.
Citation: Gephart SM .
Fostering best practice: strategies for writing evidence-based practice briefs.
Adv Neonatal Care 2015 Oct;15(5):299-306. doi: 10.1097/anc.0000000000000222.
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Keywords: Evidence-Based Practice, Nursing, Research Methodologies, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Padula WV, Valuck RJ, Makic MB
Factors influencing adoption of hospital-acquired pressure ulcer prevention programs in US academic medical centers.
The purpose of this study was to identify wound care nurse perceptions of the primary factors that influenced, the overall reduction of pressure ulcers (PUs). It found that several internal factors influenced evidence-based practice: hospital prevention campaigns; the availability of nursing specialists; and the level of preventive knowledge among hospital staff. External influential factors included financial concerns and data sharing among peer institutions.
AHRQ-funded; HS023710.
Citation: Padula WV, Valuck RJ, Makic MB .
Factors influencing adoption of hospital-acquired pressure ulcer prevention programs in US academic medical centers.
J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs 2015 Jul-Aug;42(4):327-30. doi: 10.1097/won.0000000000000145..
Keywords: Evidence-Based Practice, Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), Injuries and Wounds, Nursing, Patient Safety, Pressure Ulcers, Prevention
Meyer BM, Chopra V
Moving the needle forward: the imperative for collaboration in vascular access.
The authors discussed vascular access patterns of use, complications, and outcomes. They recognized a need to create a better intersection between research evidence and clinical practice. They concluded that bedside and vascular access nurses, nurse researchers, and physician-scientists must partner in a way that generates shared questions, promotes transparency of the research process, and generates mutually beneficial products.
AHRQ-funded; HS022835.
Citation: Meyer BM, Chopra V .
Moving the needle forward: the imperative for collaboration in vascular access.
J Infus Nurs 2015 Mar-Apr;38(2):100-2. doi: 10.1097/nan.0000000000000091.
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Keywords: Evidence-Based Practice, Nursing, Implementation