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Nursing Best Practice Guidelines: a gift for advancing professional practice in every environment
Mary Ferguson-Paré1, Tom Closson, Sandra Tully
1University Health Network, Toronto Western Site.
Hospital Quarterly
|June 12, 2002
Summary
Nursing standards directly impact patient experiences in healthcare. Best Practice Guidelines, with organizational commitment, support healthcare knowledge workers.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare delivery
- Nursing practice standards
Background:
- Patient experience is significantly influenced by nursing practice.
- Excellence and consistency in nursing are crucial for healthcare quality.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the role of Best Practice Guidelines in enhancing nursing.
- To examine how guidelines support healthcare knowledge workers.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of the impact of nursing standards on patient experience.
- Review of the function of Best Practice Guidelines in healthcare settings.
Main Results:
- Nursing practice standards are a key determinant of patient healthcare experiences.
- Best Practice Guidelines serve as a vital link to support nursing professionals.
Conclusions:
- Implementing consistent nursing standards is essential for positive patient outcomes.
- Organizational and professional commitment to guidelines empowers healthcare knowledge workers.
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