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Using a handbook to improve nurses' continence care

K Williams, B Roe, F Sindhu

    Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
    |November 15, 1995
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    A clinical handbook effectively disseminated research evidence to nurses, improving continence care practices. This study highlights the handbook's value in translating research into better nursing care for the elderly.

    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Research
    • Evidence-Based Practice
    • Healthcare Dissemination

    Background:

    • Effective dissemination of research evidence is crucial for evidence-based nursing care.
    • Nursing practice, particularly in elderly care, benefits from research-backed interventions.
    • Continence care requires up-to-date, evidence-based approaches.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness of a clinical handbook in disseminating research evidence on continence care.
    • To assess the impact of the handbook on reported nursing practice in elderly care settings.
    • To measure changes in nursing knowledge and practice related to continence care.

    Main Methods:

    • A study involving 124 qualified nurses was conducted between 1993 and 1994.

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  • Focus groups were utilized to gather qualitative data.
  • Pre-test and post-test assessments were administered to measure changes in nurses' responses and practices.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant improvements were observed in the experimental group (86% of variables) compared to the control group (59%).
    • The clinical handbook demonstrated a positive impact on nurses' understanding and application of continence care research.
    • The study included 98 variables to comprehensively assess the impact.

    Conclusions:

    • The clinical handbook is an effective tool for disseminating research evidence to nurses.
    • Implementing such handbooks can lead to demonstrable improvements in nursing practice.
    • Research dissemination strategies are vital for advancing the quality of elderly care.