Post-diagnostic cardiac catheterization: development and evaluation of an evidence-based standard of care

Area of Science:

• Cardiology
• Nursing Practice
• Evidence-Based Medicine

Background:

• Increasing volume of cardiac catheterizations.
• Rising number of high-risk patients.
• Advancements in hemostasis methods.

Purpose of the Study:

• Describe a process for developing and evaluating an evidence-based standard of care.
• Establish a standard of care for post-diagnostic cardiac catheterization inpatients.
• Ensure positive clinical outcomes for patients.

Main Methods:

• Development of an evidence-based standard of care.
• Evaluation of the developed standard.
• Focus on clinical educators' role in implementation.

Main Results:

• A defined process for creating a standard of care.
• Highlights the importance of evidence-based guidelines.
• Identifies clinical educators as key implementers.

Conclusions:

• An evidence-based standard of care is necessary for post-cardiac catheterization patients.
• Clinical educators can drive the implementation of these standards.
• Standardized care improves patient outcomes.