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Systematic review as an evidence-based tool for the operating room
1School of Care Sciences, University of Glamorgan, Glyntaff, Pontypridd, United Kingdom.
AORN Journal
|July 29, 2005
Summary
Systematic reviews, including meta-analyses, offer advantages for establishing evidence-based best practices. This article encourages perioperative nurses to engage with systematic review development for improved patient care.
Area of Science:
- Evidence-based practice
- Healthcare research methodology
Background:
- Systematic reviews are crucial for synthesizing research findings.
- The Cochrane Collaboration is a leading organization in producing high-quality systematic reviews.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the benefits of systematic reviews in determining evidence-based best practices.
- To encourage perioperative nurses to engage with systematic review development.
Main Methods:
- Exploration of systematic reviews relevant to the operating room (OR).
- Focus on reviews produced by the Cochrane Collaboration.
Main Results:
- Systematic reviews provide a robust method for identifying best practices.
- Familiarity with systematic reviews empowers nurses to contribute to evidence-based care.
Conclusions:
- Perioperative nurses should understand and participate in systematic review processes.
- Adoption of systematic review findings enhances patient outcomes and nursing practice.