This document provides guidance for nursing students on critiquing a policy. It outlines the purpose of the critique, which is to demonstrate the ability to select relevant literature, link evidence to the critique, and engage in quality improvement. It defines key terms like evidence-based practice and best practice. It also discusses the importance of knowledge, research, and clinical reasoning. The document provides questions to consider when critiquing a policy and recommendations for writing the critique. It emphasizes synthesizing multiple sources of information and providing reasonable recommendations.
This document provides guidance for nursing students on critiquing a policy. It outlines the purpose of the critique, which is to demonstrate the ability to select relevant literature, link evidence to the critique, and engage in quality improvement. It defines key terms like evidence-based practice and best practice. It also discusses the importance of knowledge, research, and clinical reasoning. The document provides questions to consider when critiquing a policy and recommendations for writing the critique. It emphasizes synthesizing multiple sources of information and providing reasonable recommendations.
This document provides guidance for nursing students on critiquing a policy. It outlines the purpose of the critique, which is to demonstrate the ability to select relevant literature, link evidence to the critique, and engage in quality improvement. It defines key terms like evidence-based practice and best practice. It also discusses the importance of knowledge, research, and clinical reasoning. The document provides questions to consider when critiquing a policy and recommendations for writing the critique. It emphasizes synthesizing multiple sources of information and providing reasonable recommendations.
This document provides guidance for nursing students on critiquing a policy. It outlines the purpose of the critique, which is to demonstrate the ability to select relevant literature, link evidence to the critique, and engage in quality improvement. It defines key terms like evidence-based practice and best practice. It also discusses the importance of knowledge, research, and clinical reasoning. The document provides questions to consider when critiquing a policy and recommendations for writing the critique. It emphasizes synthesizing multiple sources of information and providing reasonable recommendations.
September 2014 Why? • To demonstrate your ability to select & review relevant literature • To demonstrate your ability to link evidence based research throughout the critique of the policy • To engage with the quality improvement process Nursing Knowledge… • Knowledge is never absolute • Always based on best available evidence • Used to inform best practice • Should always be something that is aimed towards
• Research = generation of new knowledge
• From the middle French word cerchier, with the prefix re-, signifies a re-occurring event • ‘to search closely’ Definitions
Evidence Based Practice: “systematic research that is
rigorous and well designed. The findings have been supported in a series of studies”
Best Practice: “using the most recent, relevant and
helpful interventions based on research, in real life practice/infusing day to day practice with research” Critical Reflection Clinical Reasoning
“Clinical reasoning is a process whereby knowledge,
scientific information and experience are used in considering multiple possibilities to achieve desired goals whilst considering the patient situation. Critical thinking is inherent in making sound clinical reasoning”
Benner, Hughes & Sutphen, 2008
• Policy: “…mandatory written directive that reflects the organisation’s values and defines its position on a given subject”
• Procedure: “…mandatory set of instructions that may be associated
with a policy”
• Protocol: “…mandatory set of decision-making rules based on best
practice
• Guidelines: “…statement of recommended practice for use in specific
circumstances. Staff are advised to follow guidelines but compliance is not mandatory”
Capital Coast Health Board, 2007 pg. 2 &3. Policy, procedure, protocol or guideline documents. Critical Thinking Where do I start? • Due 16th February • Discuss • Identify gaps in own knowledge • Identify gaps between practice and policy What do I do?? How do I do it? What do I get for it? I need to do what?? Critiquing your chosen policy What is the relationship like between academic literature and policy content? What is the relationship between clinical practice and policy adherence? When was it last updated? What do international guidelines look like? Recommendations • Synthesis of policy content, policy in practice & academic literature generates recommendations • Are they reasonable? • Do they flow on from your critique? What makes a good reference?
• Quality • Relevance • Timeframe • APA latest edition • We do check! Don’t forget… • Make sure you are using the most current policy • Consider paper vs online policies • Utilise the library services for up-to-date literature • Confidentiality • Professionalism
