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Psychiatric mental health evidence-based practice.

Michael J Rice¹

¹Psychiatric Mental Health Specialties, College of Nursing and Healthcare Innovation, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, Michael.Rice@ asu.edu.

Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association

|June 14, 2011

Summary

This article introduces evidence-based practice (EBP) in psychiatric mental health nursing, emphasizing the integration of clinical studies into patient care. It highlights the importance of therapeutic relationships and clinical judgment for effective nursing interventions.

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)

Background:

The Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) movement, influenced by Dr. Cochrane, emphasizes randomized clinical trials.
While EBP often focuses on clinical guidelines, the therapeutic relationship and clinical judgment are critical components of care.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce a new column on EBP in psychiatric mental health nursing.
To outline the process of addressing clinical problems using EBP principles.

Main Methods:

Defining PICO (Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome) questions.
Conducting knowledge base searches to identify relevant evidence.
Presenting existing evidence for clinical application.

Main Results:

Nurses must apply clinical study findings to practice, not view them as academic exercises.
Ethical and legal standards necessitate the conscientious application of known treatments and interventions.

Conclusions:

Integrating evidence into practice is essential for professional nursing care.
This column aims to guide nurses in applying EBP to improve patient outcomes.