Care givers access to the best available practice in relation to patient safety : Evidence based practice
Belayneh, Yirgalem Yigletu (2011)
Belayneh, Yirgalem Yigletu
Arcada - Nylands svenska yrkeshögskola
2011
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2011112815929
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2011112815929
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Abstract: The purpose of this study is to see if access to scientific research articles at work place can positively affect patient safety and enhance care givers adherence to evidence based practice.
Method; Qualitative method was used in this study where nineteen scientific research articles were analyzed through deductive content analysis which helped to answer the re-search question posed for the study. Previous researched articles which are relevant to effectiveness, credibility, acceptability and ethical issue were sought.
The findings were presented through the perspective of the advantaged party that is from the patient safety point of view, quality improvement of service centers, cost reduction of organizations and capacity building of health workers.
Conclusion; It can be concluded that access to research findings at work place has demonstrated positive effects on patient safety and quality of care. Pre-appraised research findings which are relevant and up-to-date helps care givers to adhere to evidence based practice and save their time. Also care givers will not be worry for verifying credibility of findings and it enable them to cope-up with up to date research findings and technologies.
Research demonstrates that access to online evidence systems at work place improves professionals' accuracy and confidence in answering clinical questions and positively impacts upon care delivery and patient outcomes. It also enables nurses to use the best available data or information when it is most use full rather than during documentation.
This study was guided by the theory creating conditions for work effectiveness by ensuring employees have access to information, support and resources to get the work done and continuous opportunities for employee development. Anne Marie Kotzer (2008).
Method; Qualitative method was used in this study where nineteen scientific research articles were analyzed through deductive content analysis which helped to answer the re-search question posed for the study. Previous researched articles which are relevant to effectiveness, credibility, acceptability and ethical issue were sought.
The findings were presented through the perspective of the advantaged party that is from the patient safety point of view, quality improvement of service centers, cost reduction of organizations and capacity building of health workers.
Conclusion; It can be concluded that access to research findings at work place has demonstrated positive effects on patient safety and quality of care. Pre-appraised research findings which are relevant and up-to-date helps care givers to adhere to evidence based practice and save their time. Also care givers will not be worry for verifying credibility of findings and it enable them to cope-up with up to date research findings and technologies.
Research demonstrates that access to online evidence systems at work place improves professionals' accuracy and confidence in answering clinical questions and positively impacts upon care delivery and patient outcomes. It also enables nurses to use the best available data or information when it is most use full rather than during documentation.
This study was guided by the theory creating conditions for work effectiveness by ensuring employees have access to information, support and resources to get the work done and continuous opportunities for employee development. Anne Marie Kotzer (2008).