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Clinical guidelines and care protocols
1Institute of Health and Community Studies, Bournemouth University, 9 Spear Road, Portswood, Southampton SO14 6UG, UK. jcdeht@yahoo.co.uk
Intensive & Critical Care Nursing
|January 17, 2004
Summary
Clinical guidelines and care protocols offer best evidence for nursing interventions. Their national development, particularly in intensive care nursing, presents both opportunities and challenges for healthcare professionals.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Policy
- Evidence-Based Practice
Background:
- Clinical guidelines and care protocols are based on best evidence for cost-effective therapeutic interventions.
- National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) and the Department of Health are promoting national guidelines and multidisciplinary care protocols.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss issues in the development and implementation of clinical guidelines and care protocols.
- To explore the impact of these developments on intensive care nursing practice.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on clinical guidelines and care protocols.
- Analysis of policy documents from NICE and the Department of Health.
- Discussion of potential dilemmas for nurses.
Main Results:
- National guidelines and protocols have the potential to enhance healthcare provision and nursing practice.
- Implementation of these guidelines may introduce dilemmas for nurses in intensive care settings.
Conclusions:
- The increasing development of national clinical guidelines and care protocols requires careful consideration of their impact on nursing practice.
- Addressing potential challenges is crucial for successful integration into intensive care nursing.