NR 439 Week 7 Discussion

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Chamberlain University

NR-439: RN Evidence-Based Practice

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After data analysis, researchers reach conclusions about the meaning of the findings, and this information must be communicated to the healthcare team for practical application. This process ensures that evidence-based knowledge is integrated into patient care.

1. Review of Article Findings and Applicability to Practice

For this discussion, I have chosen the article titled “Quantitative Balance and Gait Measurements in Patients with Frontotemporal Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease: A Pilot Study” (Velayutham, Chandra, Bharath, & Shankar, 2017). The study reveals that while balance and gait disturbances are common symptoms of aging, these impairments are significantly more pronounced in patients with Alzheimer’s disease and Frontotemporal Dementia. Interestingly, the study identified specific patterns in balance and gait that differentiate between the two conditions, allowing for earlier diagnosis, which is crucial in managing these neurodegenerative disorders.

I would incorporate the evidence from this study into my clinical practice. The study was well-designed, comparing Alzheimer’s and Frontotemporal Dementia patients with a control group. The research’s focus on gait, balance, and the patients’ ability to perform single and dual tasks provides valuable insights for early diagnosis. Early identification of these conditions can significantly improve the quality of life for affected patients by allowing timely intervention and care planning.

Translating research findings into clinical practice is the final and most critical step in the research process. When considering my clinical issue, which focuses on RN STAT orders for analgesic medications and their effect on patient satisfaction scores, I would employ quantitative analysis. As Houser (2018) defines it, “Quantitative Analysis refers to the analysis of numbers…it interprets raw data into something understandable” (p. 353). I would gather and analyze data by reviewing patient satisfaction questionnaires and comparing the experiences of patients who received STAT RN-administered pain relief to those who waited for physician approval.

To share this evidence-based research with my peers, I would organize a presentation highlighting the study results and their relevance to our clinical practice. This presentation could take place during staff meetings or professional development sessions, ensuring that the knowledge is disseminated and can be applied in practice to improve patient outcomes.

References

Chamberlain College of Nursing. (2017). Evidence-Based Practice: NR-439: Week 5: Lesson 5.

Houser, J. (2018). Nursing research: Reading, using, and creating evidence (4th ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett.