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An exemplar of the use of NNN language in developing evidence-based practice guidelines
Donald D Kautz1, Elizabeth R Van Horn
1University of North Carolina at Greensboro, NC, USA. ddkautz@uncg.edu
Purpose:
To explore the use of standardized language, NNN, in the development of evidence-based practice (EBP).
Data Sources:
Published research and texts on family interventions, nursing diagnoses (NANDA-I), nursing interventions (NIC), and nursing outcomes (NOC).
Data Analysis:
Research literature was summarized and synthesized to determine levels of evidence for the NIC intervention Family Integrity Promotion.
Conclusions:
The authors advocate that a "standards of practice" category of levels of evidence be adopted for interventions not amenable to randomized controlled trials or for which a body of research has not been developed. Priorities for nursing family intervention research are identified.
Implications For Nursing Practice:
The use of NANDA-I nursing diagnoses, NIC interventions, and NOC outcomes (NNN language) as research frameworks will facilitate the development of EBP guidelines and the use of appropriate outcome measures.
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