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A Multicenter MRI Protocol for the Evaluation and Quantification of Deep Vein Thrombosis
Published on: June 2, 2015
Implementing a research utilization plan for prevention of deep vein thrombosis
Sharon A Van Wicklin1, Karen S Ward, Shirley W Cantrell
1Williamson Medical Center, Franklin, TN, USA.
Abstract:
Ensuring use of best practices is crucially important in today's health care system. Nurses can identify research results that offer promising new treatment options for their patients and should have a plan for implementing research findings. The perioperative education coordinator at one facility identified the occurrence of deep vein thrombosis as a significant problem. She conducted a literature review, created an education program for nurses, and implemented an evidence-based practice change. This article describes the steps in this process. Now, patients at the facility consistently are assessed for deep vein thrombosis and receive appropriate preventive treatment.
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