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Evidence-Based Practice
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1. Sackett's definition of Evidence-Based Practice: The conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions about patient care.
2. Rationale for Evidence-Based Practice: To improve patient care, fulfill job cri-
teria, and utilize expert knowledge for the best care possible.
3. Five-Step EBP Process: Ask, Acquire, Appraise, Apply, and Assess for integrat-
ing clinical expertise, patient values, and best evidence into decision making.
4. PICO Framework: Patient/Problem, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome frame-
work for formulating clinical questions based on specific criteria.
5. Barriers to Evidence-Based Practice: Obstacles hindering the integration of evidence-based practice, such as resistance to change and lack of resources.
6. Continuous Professional Development: Mandatory for all radiographers to demonstrate lifelong learning and adopt evidence into clinical practice.
7. Supergreens: Nutrient-rich supplements with limited scientific evidence support-
ing specific health claims.
8. Radium Water: Radioactive water marketed as an 'energy' tonic, later found to be harmful and ceased production due to safety concerns.
9. PPI Use: Extended proton pump inhibitor use for acid reflux without proper monitoring, risking patient health.
10. Critical Appraisal: The process of examining research to judge its trustworthi-
ness, value, and relevance in a particular context.
11. Change Champion: Individual within a healthcare organization who drives changes in practice and helps implement evidence-based interventions.
12. Clinical Audit: Evaluating the impact of an evidence-based intervention on patient health outcomes and reflecting on the process for continual improvement.
13. Sackett, D.L. et al. (1996): Defines evidence-based medicine and emphasizes the integration of clinical expertise, patient values, and best evidence into decision making.
14. What is evidence-based practice (EBP)?: The conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions about patient care.
15. What are the five steps of the EBP process?: Ask, Acquire, Appraise, Apply, and Assess.
16. How do you formulate a clinical question using the PICO framework?: Iden-
tify the Patient/Problem, Intervention, Comparison, and Outcome.
17. What are common barriers to evidence-based practice?: Time constraints, resistance to change, lack of resources, lack of training, and the complexity of research.
18. Why is evidence-based practice important in healthcare?: It leads to im-
proved patient outcomes, is more cost-effective, reduces harm, and provides a framework for clinical practice.
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Evidence-Based Practice
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19. What implications arise from ignoring evidence in practice?: Outdated practices may harm patient health, such as opioid over-prescribing and unnecessary preoperative tests.
20. What are some examples of evidence-based practice improvements?: -
Hand hygiene to reduce infections, breastfeeding for infant health, and exercise for heart health.
21. How does EBP benefit patients, practitioners, and organizations?: It leads to improved patient care, professional development, and supports healthcare policy.
22. What EBP improvement has been shown to reduce healthcare-associated infections by up to 50%?: Hand hygiene practices, including handwashing and sanitisation.
23. How have smoking cessation programs incorporating nicotine replace-
ment therapy and counselling impacted public health?: They have helped in-
dividuals quit smoking and reduce smoking-related health risks.
24. Which EBP measure supports infant health?: Breastfeeding.
25. What routine practice is recommended by EBP for cardiovascular health?-
: Regular exercise.
26. What is an example of an EBP initiative that has significantly reduced the incidence of preventable diseases?: Vaccination programs, such as the MMR vaccine.
27. What EBP guideline has enhanced breast cancer detection and treatment success?: Evidence-based guidelines for mammography.
28. What is a common saying that reflects resistance to changing outdated practices, and what is the risk associated with this mindset?: "We've always done it this way" reflects a resistance to change and the risk of not adopting better practices based on current evidence.
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