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Showing 1 to 20 of 46 for “"Evidence Based Guidelines"”.
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Implementation Strategies to Improve Critical Care Nurses' Knowledge of and Adherence to Evidence-Based Guidelines
Healthcare workers are responsible for providing evidence-based care to patients; however, many patients receive unnecessary or harmful care. Successful implementation of evidence-based guidelines can improve patient outcomes, particularly among vulnerable neuroscience patients. Focused efforts to …
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Using Evidence-Based Guidelines to Evaluate Research Support for the Use of Social Stories with Children with Autism
… intervention method meets the standards of an evidence-based intervention. With a push in educational and mental health fields to use only evidence-based interventions, there is a need to determine whether or not this popular method meets this standard. The research literature on Social Stories …
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The development of evidence-based guidelines to inform the extrication of casualties trapped in motor vehicles following a collision
… collision. Current extrication practices are based on the principles of 'movement minimisation' with the purpose of minimising the incidence of avoidable secondary spinal injury. Movement minimisation adds time to the process of extrication and may result in an excess morbidity and mortality …
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Access to acute stroke care: a description of stroke patients' journey to a district hospital
… with the gradual aging of the population. Evidence-based guidelines for acute stroke care are often not feasible in resource challenged settings but even when resources are available, considerable delays to definitive care exists. This study aims to describe the factors that influence time …
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The effectiveness of a multifocal training to improve the treatment of community-acquired MRSA skin and soft tissue infections
… of those infected. The impact of a practitioner based multifocal training has not been clearly established. The purpose of this capstone project was to determine the effect of a multifocal training on CA-MRSA SSTIs that educated primary care practitioners about treatment guidelines, Marion …
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Providing an evidence base for antibiotic stewardship for midwives in the Kabarole district of Uganda : a modified action research study
… study sought to bridge these knowledge gaps. An evidence base for antibiotic stewardship was presented to the midwives in the form of a training session. This session was followed up with monthly feedback for the midwives reporting on their responses to the evidence base in terms of their …
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MANAGING DRUG USE IN THE ELDERLY. General practitioners’ adherence to guidelines and patients’ conceptions of medication
… be informed on an individual and adequate level. Evidence-based guidelines should, in most cases, be followed also in the treatment of elderly to avoid suboptimal treatment, for example for cardiovascular conditions, or risky prescriptions in the case of renal impairment. Objectives: 1. To …
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Improving surgical documentation in paediatric oncology evaluating the outcomes of synoptic operative reports on documentation completeness in childhood cancer surgery
… pediatric solid tumor resections. By developing evidence-based guidelines for surgical documentation in pediatric oncology, this work aims to identify universal critical intraoperative findings that should be documented, provide practical recommendations for improving documentation quality, …
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Perioperative antibiotic practices amongst Otorhinolaryngologists (Ear, Nose & Throat Surgeons) in South Africa
… by 2050. In otorhinolaryngology, multiple evidence-based guidelines have been developed to guide decision-making regarding antibiotic prophylaxis in ear, nose and throat (ENT), and head and neck surgery. This study aims to provide insight into the adherence of South African ENT surgeons to …
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The Development Of An Evidence-Based Anti-Emetic Tool For The Management Of Post-Operative Nausea And Vomiting In Patients At High Risk For Qt Prolongation And Patients Taking Neurotransmitter Modulating Medications
… of PONV in the general population,1 an evidence-based antiemetic tool has not been developed for patient populations at risk for prolonged QT interval or patients who are routinely taking neurotransmitter modulating medications. Safe practice recommendations exist but are scattered …
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Chemotherapy for lung cancer: Determinants of guideline adherence and associated patient outcomes
<p>Evidence-based guidelines recommend chemotherapy for medically fit patients with stage II-IV non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Adherence to chemotherapy guidelines has rarely been studied among large populations, mainly because performance status (PS), a key component in assessing chemotherapy …
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Using a Consensus Process to Develop an Evidence-Based Practice Guideline for School Exclusion For Head Lice (Pediculosis Capitis)
… should be selected from the best available evidence, as policy decisions directly affect children's ability to attend school. Recently published pediatric literature containing strong opinion statements regarding exclusion warranted close consideration of existing exclusion criteria. Lice …
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Improving perioperative nausea and vomiting prophylaxis protocol compliance
… is a significant concern in anesthesia practice. Evidence-based guidelines have sought to provide recommendations on identifying patients at risk for PONV and mitigating its effect with multimodal antiemetic strategies. An anesthesia department within a large teaching hospital uses the …
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Understanding students' decision to proceed with hybrid education: Examining the post-COVID-19 scenario
… digital learning environments, and establish evidence-based guidelines for post-pandemic education. By clarifying the determinants of student engagement, this research contributes to enhanced educational experiences and the sustainable implementation of hybrid learning models in contemporary …
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Evaluating the Initial Management and Referral Process for Patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcers
… and extended hospital stays. Adhering to evidence-based guidelines, which include recommendations for DFU prevention, assessment, and management, is crucial for achieving complete healing and reducing risks for poor outcomes. However, research has consistently shown a significant gap in …
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Developing guidelines to strengthen the human capabilities of parents with children with developmental disabilities using an Interdisciplinary team approach
… services across public, private, and school-based sectors with limited formal communication between providers. Drawing on Martha Nussbaum’s Human Capabilities Approach, which emphasises dignity and well-being, this study aimed to develop evidence-based guidelines for supporting parents …
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VAP Prevention in the CTICU
… In early 2015, the CTICU embarked on an evidence-based project to decrease the number of episodes of VAP to zero. Using the ACE Star Model of Knowledge Transformation as the theoretical framework and the CUSP (Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program) standards as a guide in its …
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Examination of Transfusion Practice in Cancer Related Anemia in Northern Nevada, A Pilot Study
… associated supportive transfusion therapy guidelines for symptomatic and asymptomatic patients who lean toward hemoglobin maintenance goals of: 7 to 9 g/dL in asymptomatic patients; 8 to10 g/dL in symptomatic patients; and >10g/dL for patients with associated cardiac history. This study was …
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An Investigation of the Features and Effectiveness of the Full-Day Early Learning Kindergarten Program in Ontario
… (FDELK) classroom, specifically play-based learning and teacher-ECE collaboration. Study 2 is a quantitative analysis that investigates how effectively the FDELK program promotes school readiness skills, namely self-regulation, literacy, and numeracy, in Kindergarteners. To describe …
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A Model to Predict Pre-Hospital Endotracheal Intubation Success
… advanced airway management and help to develop evidence-based guidelines for EMS provider.</p>
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