NR 505 Week 2 Refinement Paper Complete Solution
Complementary Integrative Interventions in the Management of Chronic Pain
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... [Show More] tionship between research and evidence-based practices. Research is the process of organized inquiry that includes the collection of data; as well as the documentation of critical information and knowledge; and includes the interpretation and analysis of the data acquired (Gregory, 2015). Generating new knowledge or either validating existing knowledge is the purpose of research (Conner, 2014). Evidence-based practice (EBP) however is about transcribing the evidence and applying it to clinical decision-making or practice to improve outcomes (Oh, 2016). Conner (2014) states that much EBP comes from research; however, he says that EBP goes much further than research by taking into account clinical expertise and experience, as well as patient preferences into consideration. EBP has provided many contributions to the profession of nursing as well as to healthcare in general by improved patient outcomes, increased patient safety, the promotion of intended health outcomes, a decrease in healthcare costs, improved clinical practices, decrease in workload, and reduction in medical complications (Friesen, Brady, Milligan, & Christensen, 2017). As a future family nurse practitioner (FNP) it is essential to possess a spirit of inquiry to utilize critical thinking, and clinical decision making that is backed by the best evidence available as it pertains to patient care and practice. An FNP must use scholarship to address the ever-changing healthcare environment and to continue the advancement of the profession. Scholarship involves discovery, integration, application, and teaching. This process improves patient care and provides quality outcomes through EBP research, projects, and practice (Conrad, & Pape, 2014). FNP’s are of vital importance in the healthcare community, as there are a growing shortage of general practice (GP) physicians (Eriksson, Lindblad, Moller, & Gillsjo, 2017). An FNP can accentuate the [Show Less]