ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of evidence-based nursing course in undergraduate nursing students' critical thinking ability. MethodsA prospective cohort study design was performed in students from two nursing undergraduate classes, who elected evidence-based nursing course as an observation group and students lacked of the course as a control group. The Chinese Version of Critical Thinking Disposition Inventory (CTDI-CV) was used to test critical thinking ability at the beginning and the end of the semester. The scores of CTDI-CV and rank of scores were compared between the two groups using t test and rank sum test. ResultsA total of 88 students were included, of which 41 students were in the observation group and 47 students were in the control group. Compared to the control group, the observation group demonstrated significantly more improvement in the total scores (MD=22.29, 95%CI 13.477 to 31.114), the search for truth (MD=2.81, 95%CI 0.211 to 5.410), open-minded (MD=3.37, 95%CI 1.280 to 5.471), analysis capabilities (MD=3.41, 95%CI 1.351 to 5.481), systematicity (MD=3.39, 95%CI 1.447 to 5.336), confidence critical thinking (MD=2.83, 95%CI 0.512 to 5.152), curiosity (MD=4.53, 95%CI 2.273 to 6.786) and cognitive maturity (MD=1.93, 95%CI -0.502 to 4.377). The level of total scores, the search for truth, analysis capabilities, systematicty, confidence critical thinking, and curiosity in the observation group were significantly improved. ConclusionEvidence-based nursing course learning can improve the undergraduate nursing students' critical thinking skill.
Objective To formulate an evidence-based position program for a ventilation patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Methods Based on fully assessing the patient’s conditions, the clinical problems were put forward according to PICO principles. Such database as The Cochrane Library (2005 to January 2011), DARE (March 2011), CCTR (March 2011), MEDLINE (1996 to January 2011) and CNKI (1979 to January 2011) were retrieved to collect high quality clinical evidence, and then the optimum nursing program was designed in line with patient’s conditions and relatives’ willingness. Results Three meta-analyses, three randomized controlled trials, one systematic review and one anterior-posterior self-control study were included. The available clinical evidence displayed that: a) the prone position adopting earlier, especially for patients with bilateral lungs or left lung functional disorder, was propitious to effectively improve the oxygenation condition and reduce the incidence of ventilator induced lung injury (VILI); b) The long-term prone position could increase the risk of pressure sore; c) The prone position could prolong the survival time, but there was no enough evidence to prove that it could obviously decrease the mortality rate of ARDS. So finally a nursing plan was made in combination with literature evidence and patient’s condition: adopting the prone position after onset within 24 to 36 hours, and enhancing the skin nursing to prevent pressure sore at the same time. After 4-week comprehensive therapy and prone position ventilation, the patient got obvious alleviated in oxygenation, with SpO 2 up to 90% to 100%, stable vital signs, and no more VILI and pressure sore. And then the patient was stopped applying ventilator, and transferred to a general ward for further treatment. Conclusion The earlier adoption of prone position ventilation for severe ARDS can improve oxygenation and reduce ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) and VILI, but whether it can prolong survival time and reduce mortality for mild ARDS or not still has to be proved with more high quality evidence in the future.
Objective To investigate the current status of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and clinical controlled trials (CCTs) on pressure sore in China. Methods We searched Chinese Journal of Nursing, Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing and Journal of Nurses Training in CNKI and VIP (January 2000 to December 2005) for Chinese articles on pressure sore, using "pressure sore", "bed sore", "nursing", "treatment", "prevention", "evaluation" and "management" as search terms. The retrieved articles were summarized. Results We identified 16 reports (10 RCTs and 6 CCTs). The studies were judged to be of low quality.There was one study on the evaluation, two on the prevention, and 13 on the treatment of pressure sores. Conclusion The current studies on pressure sore in China are focusing on treatment. Randomized controlled trials of large sample size of pressure sore are needed to improve nursing quality.
Objective To evaluate and summarize the evidence related to non-pharmacological interventions in community-dwelling elderly with sarcopenia and to provide an evidence-based basis for guiding community health professionals to effectively manage older patients with sarcopenia. Methods We searched all evidence about non-pharmacological interventions in community-dwelling elderly with sarcopenia from BMJ Best Practice, UpToDate, Guidelines International Network, National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network, Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario, Canadian Medical Association Clinical Practice Guidelines Infobase, American Society for Nutrition, Australian JBI Evidence-Based Health Care Centre Database, CINAHL, PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, CBM, CNKI, WanFang Data and VIP Databases. The types of literature included guidelines, expert consensus, systematic reviews, evidence summaries and meta-analyses. The retrieval time ranged from January 1, 2019 to May 31, 2024. Results A total of 14 publications were included, including 2 guidelines, 3 expert consensuses, and 9 systematic reviews. Twenty-four pieces of evidence were summarized in 3 areas, including screening, assessment, and non-pharmacological interventions for sarcopenia. Conclusion We summarize the best evidence for initial screening, systematic assessment, and comprehensive non-pharmacological interventions for elderly patients with sarcopenia in the community, and provide a guidance and reference for community medical staff to efficiently manage elderly patients with sarcopenia.
Objective To provide evidence-based therapeutic schedule for an adult patient with Lumber Isthmic Spondylolisthesis grading II. Methods Based on fully assessing the patient’s conditions, the clinical problems were put forward according to PICO principles. Such database as The Cochrane Library (2005 to April 2011), DARE (April 2011), CENTRAL (April 2011), MEDLINE (April 2011), EMbase and CBM were searched to collect high quality clinical evidence, and then we told a patient information about treatment plans. The plan was chosen by the patient for she knew her conditions and the plans. Results We included 1 meta-analysis, 3 randomized controlled trials, 5 systematic reviews and 1 prospective study on the natural course of isthmic spondylolisthesis were included. Literature evidence indicated that the prognosis of isthmic spondylolisthesis was good. Surgery should be selected when there was neither no remission of symptom, nor progression of lumber olisthy with conservative treatment. The long-term effect of surgery may be good, but it cannot change the natural course of the disease. Based on literature evidence, the patient chose the conservative treatment. After one year’s treatment the patient recovered, her sciatica relieved, and CT showed no progression of lumber olisthy. Conclusion Patient with low grand isthmic spondylolisthesis chose conservative treatment may achieves good effects, whereas on the process of the treatment, regular follow-up to monitor the progression of lumber olisthy should be conducted.
Objective To formulate an evidence-based adjuvant therapeutic plan for a patient with large area pressure ulcers. Methods Based on an adequate assessment of the patient’s condition and using the principle of PICO, we searched The Cochrane Library (Issue 1, 2008), DARE (Issue 3, 2008), CCRT (Issue 1, 2008), MEDLINE (1980~ March 2008) and Chinese Journal Full-text Database CNKI (1979~2008) for the best available clinical evidence on adjuvant therapy of large area pressure ulcers with infrared rays, nutrition support and some special overlays. Results Two systematic reviews and three randomized controlled trials were included. According to the current evidence, as well as the patient’s clinical condition and preference, a comprehensive therapeutic plan was given to the patient. And in the next three months with the therapeutic plan, the patient’s large area pressure ulcers had already recovered. Conclusion Evidence based approaches can help us develop the best comprehensive therapeutic plan for the patient and will help improve the therapeutic results for patients with large area pressure ulcers.
Objective To explore the effect of evidence-based nursing education on the critical thinking ability of nursing students. Methods One hundred and two junior college nursing students participated in this study. They were divided into the experimental group and the control group. All of them received standard clinical nursing practice training, and students in the experimental group also attended evidence-based nursing training. All the students completed the Critical Thinking Disposition Inventory before and after training. Results Students in the experimental group had improved critical thinking ability compared with the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (Plt;0.05). Conclusions Evidence-based nursing education can improve the critical thinking ability of nursing students.
ObjectiveTo investigate the influence of evidence-based nursing intervention on the treatment effect and quality of life in patients with peritoneal dialysis. MethodSixty-four patients who underwent peritoneal dialysis between January 2013 and December 2014 in our hospital were randomly divided into control group (n=32) and intervention group (n=32) . The control group received routine nursing and the intervention group received evidencebased nursing intervention. Urea clearance index (KT/V), serum albumin and hemoglobin levels were detected for both groups of patients before and after nursing intervention. Generic Quality of Life Inventory (GQOLI)-74 scale was used to assess patients' quality of life. ResultsAfter nursing intervention, KT/V, serum albumin and hemoglobin levels in the intervention group were significantly higher than those in the control group (P<0.05) . The scores of such items as physical function, psychological function, social function and overall evaluation in the GQOLI-74 scale in the intervention group were significantly higher than those in the control group (P<0.05) . ConclusionsEvidence-based nursing intervention can effectively improve the treatment effect and quality of life in patients with peritoneal dialysis, which is worthy of clinical popularization and application.
Nursing is one of the disciplines that has been influenced and inspired by the evidence-based medical thinking model during early times. In the past 20 years, evidence-based nursing has developed rapidly and vigorously in the field of international nursing and has become an inevitable trend of future nursing practice. Evidence-based nursing education, research and practice have been simultaneously promoted, and construction of the platform has gradually improved, forming a systematic evidence-based nursing science system and enriching the connotation of evidence-based science.