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Evidence-based practice: does it benefit older people and gerontic nursing?
1Clinical School of of La TRobe University School of Nursing and Midwifery, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia.
Geriatric Nursing (New York, N.Y.)
|December 25, 2003
Summary
Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a valuable tool in geriatric care, but requires a broader definition. Implementing EBP effectively means embracing both the science and art of nursing for older adults.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Nursing
- Evidence-Based Practice
Background:
- Nurses show varied responses to evidence-based practice (EBP).
- Skepticism exists regarding EBP's applicability in nursing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the role of EBP in the care of the elderly.
- To provide examples of EBP application in geriatric nursing.
- To advocate for a comprehensive understanding of EBP in nursing.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on EBP in geriatric care.
- Analysis of EBP principles and their application.
- Discussion of nursing's science and art in EBP.
Main Results:
- EBP is of significant interest to nurses.
- Concerns and negative reactions to EBP implementation exist.
- EBP can be effectively applied to elderly care with appropriate framing.
Conclusions:
- EBP is a valuable tool for improving care for older adults.
- A broadened definition encompassing the science and art of nursing is crucial for successful EBP implementation.
- Further exploration of EBP's integration into geriatric nursing is warranted.