Biggane, A. M., Young, B., Williamson, P. R., Whittingham, E., & Cooper, J. (2022). Enhancing patient and public contribution in health outcome selection during clinical guideline development: an ethnographic study. BMC Health Services Research, 22(1). Web.
The research is based on an ethnographic methodological approach. This method includes observation of committee meetings, seminars, and scoping and training sessions. These data were analyzed thematically. The findings identified that the contribution of PPI participants to the guideline development process was rather limited. The main limitations related to the technical content and language of the instructions. In conclusion, lay input during the outcome selection phase of clinical guideline development is achievable. The study identified ways in which future developers can involve laypeople in the development of guidelines and the selection of health outcomes. The article is relevant for clinical practice as it teaches how to integrate PPI input into guideline development correctly.
Cascini, F., Santaroni, F., Lanzetti, R., Failla, G., Gentili, A., & Ricciardi, W. (2021). Developing a data-driven approach in order to improve the safety and quality of patient care. Frontiers in Public Health, 9. Web.
The article contains a qualitative type of study involving the patient and their in-hospital pathway, which is analyzed using a data-driven approach. The main findings are that the proposed approach can be applied to improve safety and quality successfully. With this method, clinical risks at each step of the patient journey can be assessed. In conclusion, the developed model can capture and calculate over time the variables and behaviors that affect clinic safety and quality. This article is relevant for clinical practice as it teaches how to improve the safety and quality of patient care in hospitals.
Dunleavy, L., Preston, N., Bajwah, S., Bradshaw, A., Cripps, R., Fraser, L. K., Maddocks, M., Hocaoglu, M., Murtagh, F. E., Oluyase, A. O., Sleeman, K. E., Higginson, I. J., & Walshe, C. (2021). ‘Necessity is the mother of invention’: Specialist palliative care service innovation and practice change in response to COVID-19. Results from a multinational survey (CovPall). Palliative Medicine, 35(5), 814–829. Web.
The article is based on a qualitative type of research. Caregivers (CovPall) are interviewed for data collection. Information includes service features, innovations, and changes in response to COVID-19. Statistical analysis involves means, frequencies, and proportions. As a result, it was found that there is a crisis in receiving assistance, which confirms the need to change services. The changes include optimization, expansion, and increased coverage of services. Technology is used to facilitate communication and innovation in the field of staff welfare. In conclusion, medical representatives responded to the COVID-19 pandemic according to available methods and instructions. Moreover, specialist palliative care services were adaptable and flexible. The article is relevant for clinical practice as it shows the relevance of changes during crisis situations in medicine.
Hajizadeh, A., Zamanzadeh, V., Kakemam, E., Bahreini, R., & Khodayari-Zarnaq, R. (2021). Factors influencing nurses participation in the health policy-making process: a systematic review. BMC Nursing, 20(1). Web.
The study is based on a qualitative type that includes searching four online databases such as PubMed, EMBASE, SCOPUS, and Science Direct. The search was based on the use of complex terms. Two independent reviewers performed study selection, quality assessment, extraction, and data analysis. As a result, it was found that nine studies had good, 2 – -average, and non-sexual – low methodological quality. The top three themes included nurse interactions, others included managerial and organizational factors, and the last one was creating a positive work environment. In conclusion, nurses should develop empowerment programs to effectively fulfill their roles and increase their participation in health policymaking. This research can be used in clinical practice to position nurses and make them potential agents in changing the way policy is made.
Juanamasta, I. G., Aungsuroch, Y., & Gunawan, J. (2021). A concept analysis of quality nursing care. Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing, 51(4), 430. Web.
The study was conducted using Walker and Evant’s concept analysis method. As a result, it was found that the defining attributes are care, the relationship between the nurse and the patient, and the needs of the patient. Patient characteristics, individual factors (age, education, knowledge, competence, and experience), position, and environmental factors were taken into account for the assessment. In conclusion, the results obtained from this study can help researchers to better understand quality nursing care. Stakeholders may consider factors that have been associated with quality nursing care. The article is relevant for further medical research as it aims to improve the nursing process.
Mathieson, A., Grande, G., & Luker, K. (2018). Strategies, facilitators and barriers to implementation of evidence-based practice in community nursing: a systematic mixed-studies review and qualitative synthesis. Primary Health Care Research &Amp; Development, 20. Web.
The study was performed using a synthesis of mixed studies (quantitative and qualitative designs). The electronic databases AMED, PsycINFO, Ovid Medline, CINAHL Plus, ASSIA, British Nursing Index, and EMBASE were used for the study. As a result, 22 papers were reviewed. Several studies have discussed the use of theory in planning, guiding, and evaluating innovation implementation. In conclusion, application to community nursing is a rather complex process that requires both organizational and individual acceptance. Management support is also considered equally important. The article is relevant for clinical practice as it shows that successful implementation of evidence-based practice is possible only if community nurses themselves consider it useful.