The following assigned readings are meant to encourage you to critically reflect on evidence-based practice. As you read the CNA?s position statement and the critiques in the articles, make notes on your views and questions that you wish to explore further.
Boykin, A., Bulfin, S., Schoenhofer, S. O., Baldwin, J., & McCarthy, D. (2005). Living caring in practice: The transformative power of the theory of nursing as caring. International Journal for Human Caring, 9(3), 15-19.
Canadian Nurses Association. (2010). Position statement: Evidence-Informed Decision-Making And Nursing Practice. Ottawa: Author.
Kirkham, S. R., Baumbusch, J. L., Schultz, A. S. H., & Anderson, J. M. (2007). Knowledge development and evidence-based practice: Insights and opportunities from a postcolonial feminist perspective for transformative nursing practice. Advances in Nursing Science, 30 (1), 26-40.
Walker, K. (2003). Why evidence-based practice now?: A polemic. Nursing Inquiry, 10(3), 145-155.
Forbes, A. (2003). Response to Kim Walker: Why evidence-based practice now?: A polemic. Nursing Inquiry, 10(3), 156-158.
Walker, K. (2003). Response to Angus Forbes: Alternate perspectives. Nursing Inquiry, 10(3), 159-160.
PART TWO
The following reflective questions are presented to further assist you in your exploration of research/evidence-based practice. They are a starting point for your exploration. Feel free to pursue other questions that may arise for you.
? What constitutes evidence?
? Who determines what evidence is used in nursing?
? How does evidence resonate with nursing research?
? What does the nursing literature have to say about evidence-based practice (EBP)?
? How does health promoting practice resonate with EBP?
? Is EBP necessary? Explain your yes or no answer.
? In your view, how has or will EBP influence theory-based practice and the quality of nursing care for clients?
? What are the benefits and/or drawbacks to implementing EBP?
? What meaning does EBP have for you in your chosen practice setting?
? How is EBP being carried out in your chosen practice setting?
? If it is not being implemented, how could it be carried out?
Review what the CNA?s position statement on EBP has to say about the responsibilities of the various players in the health care setting. What comments and/or questions come to mind for you??Do you plan to revise your learning map (in relation to your QIs in the domains of practice) after exploring EBP in this section of the course? If so what changes will you make?
PART THREE
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