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Guidelines and protocols: a chance to take the lead

S Antrobus, S Brown

    Nursing Times
    |June 5, 1996
    PubMed
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    Clinical guidelines and protocols can improve patient care and reduce healthcare costs. Nurses play a vital role in developing these tools to ensure evidence-based practice and enhance clinical effectiveness.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Services Research
    • Nursing Practice
    • Clinical Effectiveness

    Background:

    • Rising healthcare costs and variations in clinical practice are significant challenges.
    • These variations often stem from underutilization of research-based evidence in patient care.
    • There is a national emphasis on implementing protocols and guidelines to improve clinical practice.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the definitions of clinical guidelines and protocols.
    • To explore their role in developing nursing practice.
    • To assess their potential for improving patient care and healthcare resource utilization.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review on definitions and applications of guidelines and protocols.
    • Analysis of the impact of guidelines on nursing practice and patient care.
    • Discussion of the role of nurses in guideline development.

    Main Results:

    • Guidelines and protocols offer a framework for evidence-based practice.
    • Their effective development requires active nursing involvement.
    • They can lead to improved patient outcomes and resource management.

    Conclusions:

    • Nurses' engagement in developing protocols and guidelines is crucial for their success.
    • These tools are essential for advancing nursing practice and ensuring high-quality patient care.
    • Optimizing the use of guidelines can enhance clinical effectiveness and healthcare resource allocation.

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