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Evaluating research for use in practice: guidelines for the clinician
Heart & Lung : the Journal of Critical Care
|July 1, 1987
Summary
Nursing research can improve patient care quality, but requires critical evaluation and integration with clinical wisdom. Effective practice combines research evidence, practical experience, and patient-specific understanding for optimal outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Clinical Practice Improvement
Background:
- Nursing research holds significant potential for enhancing patient care quality.
- Realizing this potential necessitates critical appraisal and appropriate application of research findings in practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To emphasize the importance of integrating nursing research into clinical practice.
- To highlight the role of critical evaluation in translating research into effective patient care.
Main Methods:
- This is a conceptual paper, not an empirical study.
- It synthesizes existing knowledge on the application of research in nursing.
Main Results:
- Research serves as a guide, not a definitive rule, for clinical practice.
- Effective clinical judgment arises from a synthesis of research, practical wisdom, and patient-specific context.
Conclusions:
- Nursing research must be critically evaluated and judiciously applied.
- Optimal patient care is achieved through a synergistic combination of research evidence, clinical experience, and individualized patient assessment.