Question

2. Evidence-informed care (300 words)

In preparation for clinical practice, you are required to demonstrate an understanding of the four components of evidence-informed care.

(a)      Name the four components of evidence-informed care. [2 marks]

(b)      Define the four components named and provide an example why each one is important in nursing and/or clinical practice. [6marks]

Answer 1

Evidence informed care provides the most effective care that is available in the health care facility with the aim of improving patients outcomes.

a ) components

1 ) Clinical expertise / expert opinion

2 ) Evidence ( external & internal)

3) client/ caregiver perspectives

4 )Person centerd Physician

b ) 1 ) Clinical expertise: The knowledge, judgment & critical reasoning acquired through training & professional experience.  

Expert opinion helps to avoid different & conflicting practices in health care workers. Eg : Tube feeding, if organization has written expert opinion regarding tube feeding helps all health workers to follow same steps & it ensures quality care.

2 ) evidence : The best available information gathered from the scientific literature ( external) & from data and observations collected on your individual client ( internal) .eg : CPR : Scientific evidences ensure safety in the patient care. Easy to handle emergency situations effectively . CPR saves life of human.

3 ) Clent / care giver perspectives: The unique set of Personal & cultural circumstances, values, priorities & expectations are identified.  

Respect the beliefs, customs & values of patient. Eg : Kosher diet for Jewish.

4 ) Person centered Physician: Specific care for the client. Speciality in the health care system ensures strategic plan for health delivery. Assessment & implementation is faster . Eg : oncology specialist for cancer patients.