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Evidence based nursing practice (EBP)
1RAK College of Nursing, (DU), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi-110024.
The Nursing Journal of India
|August 21, 2004
Summary
Theory guided practice is essential for 21st-century nursing. Integrating evidence-based practice with the art and science of nursing care is crucial for future nursing.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Healthcare Practice
Background:
- Nursing practice is evolving into the 21st century.
- The integration of theory into practice is increasingly recognized as vital.
Purpose of the Study:
- To emphasize the importance of theory-guided practice in contemporary nursing.
- To advocate for placing theory-guided practice at the core of nursing.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and synthesis of existing nursing theories and practices.
- Conceptual analysis of the integration of theory and practice.
Main Results:
- Theory-guided practice represents the future direction for nursing.
- Successful integration requires combining outcome-driven practice with the art and science of caring and healing.
Conclusions:
- Theory-guided practice is fundamental for advancing nursing.
- Nursing must embrace theoretical frameworks to enhance evidence-based, holistic patient care.