Browsing Open Dissemination Materials - Groups and Individuals by Level of Evidence "Literature Review"
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Addressing intimate partner violence in primary care
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a prevalent issue with women being at the highest risk for victimization. Healthcare providers are in a position to identify and treat the victims of IPV. A systematic review of the ... -
Alternative therapies for chronic pain
In patients experiencing chronic pain, what is the effect of alternative therapy compared to utilitizing only pharmacological interventions on pain control? -
Anesthetic management in ERAS protocols for total knee and total hip arthroplasty: An integrative review
(2017-07-06)Aims and objectives: The aim of this integrative review is to provide current, evidence-based anesthetic and analgesic recommendations for inclusion in an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol for patients ... -
Anesthetic management of mast cell activation syndrome: A journal course review
Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) is a disorder that has only gained recognition in the past twelve years. Patients that are diagnosed with MCAS are plagued with abnormal acute and/or chronic mild to severe (anaphylaxis) ... -
Are we asking the right questions? A critical thinking teaching tool for nursing instructors
(9/14/2015)The clinical instructor may use prompts to guide the student through elements of critical thinking. The prompts are leveled according to Bloom’s Taxonomy to assist the instructor in cultivating the student’s ... -
Awareness of E-cigarettes and association of use among high school students
Background: According to the 2018 National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS) data, e-cigarette use among high school and middle school students has increased at an alarming rate between 2017 and 2018, with a reported 3.8 ... -
Barriers and facilitators for successful integration of nurse practitioners into interdisciplinary care teams
(4/17/2017)Introduction. As the Affordable Care Act provides an opportunity for the previously uninsured to gain coverage, the disparity between those needing care and those providing care grows.It's well established nurse practitioners ... -
Breathing techniques associated with improved health outcomes
(6/29/2015)Purpose: To determine if there is evidence to support teaching purposeful breathing techniques to patients for the improvement of health outcomes. Method: A comprehensive search of literature between 2009 and the ... -
CAUTI path to zero: A triple-pronged approach to minding our pees and cues
Successful reduction of Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTIs) is a transdisciplinary effort requiring consistent attention. The goal of this project was to use evidence to implement strategies to reduce ... -
Cerebral oximetry monitor efficacy during one lung ventilation
Cerebral oximetry is a non-invasive technology utilizing near-infrared spectroscopy to permit cerebral oxygenation monitoring in a portion of the frontal cortex. With the aid of cerebral oximetry, research has demonstrated ... -
Clinical impact of nursing leadership: A scoping review
In Switzerland as well as many other countries, the role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNL/CNS) can be seen within the skill mix, whose leadership is oriented towards patient care at the bedside. To disseminate knowledge ... -
Clonidine as an adjunct to intrathecal bupivacaine: An integrative review
Aims and objectives: The aim of this integrative review is to provide current, evidence-based anesthetic recommendations for the use of clonidine as an adjuvant to bupivacaine for patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty ... -
Confronting polypharmacy in corrections: An interprofessional team approach
(2016-02-08)Polypharmacy is a growing community problem, and is evident in correctional healthcare. Using Lewin’s Change Theory, action research, and an interprofessional team approach in this project, potentially ... -
Conventional epidural versus dural puncture epidural for labor analgesia: An evidence based practice analysis
Purpose Statement: The purpose of this evidence based practice analysis (EBPA) is to provide evidence-based recommendations for lumbar epidural techniques for labor analgesia in adult women in active labor (parturients) ... -
Culturally competent care at the end of life- A Hindu perspective
(St Christopher Hospice, London, UK, 2010)Knowledge of particular cultural requirements is especially important in times of transition such as at the end of life, where issues of death and dying require great sensitivity to cultural and religious differences. ... -
Decreasing primary care providers’ stigma of mental illness
(5/8/2018)A recent study has indicated that primary care providers hold comparable and possibly more negative attitudes towards persons with mental illness than the general public (Mittal et al., 2016b). Because of their regular ... -
Dexmedetomidine: Opioid-sparing measure for opioid-tolerant patients
As many as 50 million Americans suffer from chronic pain, opioid therapy is often the treatment modality to provide relief. Unfortunately, the long-term use of opioids can have the untoward effect of reduced effectiveness ... -
Disaster preparedness for undergraduate baccalaureate nursing students
Purpose: The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice state that graduates should be able to use clinical judgment and make decisions during disaster situations. All nurses need training in ... -
Disposable blood pressure cuffs: A safer alternative
(6/9/2016)Background: Health care acquired infections are avoidable and not only cause patient suffering but are also costly to the hospitals. These unintentional infections cost hospitals approximately 35-45 billion dollars ... -
Educational strategies to enhance medication knowledge
The implementation of additional educational strategies to undergraduate nursing curriculum may contribute to more knowledgeable and safe graduating nurses, leading to less medication errors.