WEEK 9: THEORY GUIDED NURSING Flashcards
What is Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)?
The use of current best evidence to make decisions about patient care.
Who is considered the founder of the Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) movement?
Archie Cochrane.
What is the hierarchy of evidence in EBP?
Data from randomized clinical trials and systematic reviews is at the top.
What does Evidence-Based Nursing Practice (EBNP) emphasize?
The range of evidence, from detailed reviews to expert advice.
What are the key elements of EBP?
Problem-solving orientation, current evidence, and clinical decision-making.
What is Theory-Guided Evidence-Based Nursing Practice (TGEBNP)?
An approach combining nursing theories with evidence-based methods.
Why is nursing theory important in Interprofessional Practice (IPP)?
It ensures nursing’s unique perspective contributes to patient care and outcomes.
What is Interprofessional Practice (IPP)?
Collaborative practice involving teamwork, communication, and decision-making.
What is the role of unique nursing concepts in IPP?
They enhance collaboration while maintaining nursing’s distinct contributions.
What are key components of effective teamwork in TGIPP?
Collegial support, effective leadership, and shared decision-making.
What is cultural competence in nursing?
Awareness and application of cultural knowledge to address patient care disparities.
What are the critiques of cultural competency theories?
They often focus on individuals, overlook structural determinants, and risk stereotyping.
What is structural stigma?
A structural determinant of health (SDOH) affecting marginalized populations.
Give examples of structural interventions in healthcare.
Smoking bans and minimum wage increases.
What are challenges of implementing structural interventions?
Limited knowledge, training gaps, and interdisciplinary complexities.
What is the focus of anti-oppressive approaches in nursing?
Addressing structural, cultural, and personal levels of oppression in healthcare.
What is structural racism in nursing?
A systemic factor affecting healthcare equity and access.
What is postcolonial theory in nursing?
A framework examining power, politics, and the impact of colonial history on health.
What strategies help decolonize nursing practice?
Critical social justice actions and addressing structural SDOH.