Question

Write a critical appraisal of an evidence-based translation model in nursing including the name of the model, who developed it, why it was developed, the steps of the model, strengths, and weaknesses of the model and how the model can be used to support evidence-based practice.

Answer 1

Name of model- Iowa model of evidence based translation

Developer- marita G. At University of lowa hospital and clinics

Why it was developed-

To serve as a framework for articulating knowledge for nursing research, education and practice.

To guide practice decisions of best available research and evidence.

Steps

1. Identify “problem-focused trigger” or “knowledge-focused trigger” that indicate a practice change.

2. Determine whether the “trigger” is a healthcare organization priority.

3. Make a team topic and team will search and synthesize literature related to the topic.

4. Evaluate the availability and merit of evidence. If evidence availability and merit are lacking, conduct research.

5. If reliable evidence is available, make the practice change.

6. . If change is successful, disseminate findings within the system and implement recommended change into practice

Strength

Interprofessional collaboration

Improve patient care

Advantages to the Iowa model include the use of internal research to find the best practice so that an individual nurse or organization may have the ability to treat them better

Help nurses and other healthcare providers translate re- search findings into clinical practice while improving outcomes for patients.

Weakness

Insufficient authority to change patient care procedure

Not enough time to implement new ideas

Use

Iowa model determine trigger and make changes in healthcare organization and team integrates the current research to provide best care to patient. Thus it make use of best available current evidence from research and directly implementing them in patient care.