Evidence-Informed Decision-Making and Nursing Practice

What is the role of nurses in evidence-informed decision-making according to the Canadian Nurses Association?

• To provide patient care based on personal experience

• To integrate clinical expertise with the best available evidence

• To follow doctor's orders without question

• To focus solely on administrative tasks

According to the Canadian Nurses Association, sources of evidence must be critically appraised for what before their findings are incorporated into decision-making and practice?

• Relevance

• Validity

• Reliability

• All of the above

What are some of the sources that meet the standard for evidence-informed decision-making as per the Canadian Nurses Association?

• Research studies and clinical guidelines

• Personal opinions and anecdotes

• Traditional practices and beliefs

• Social media posts and blogs

According to the Canadian Nurses Association, evidence-informed decision-making incorporates evidence from which of the following?

• Research findings

• Clinical expertise

• Client preferences

• All of the above

What are individual nurses positioned to provide as part of their foundational education?

• Advanced medical procedures

• Basic patient care

• Hospital administration

• Pharmaceutical prescriptions

List two responsibilities of professional and nursing specialty associations in promoting evidence-informed practice.

• Providing education and resources

• Advocating for policy changes

• Conducting research studies

• Offering financial incentives

One of the roles of nursing regulatory authorities in evidence-informed practice is:

• ensuring patient safety

• providing direct patient care

• conducting medical research

• administering medication

What is one way health service delivery organizations can enhance factors that promote evidence-informed practice?

How do governments support evidence-informed nursing practice?

What is the role of national and provincial health information institutions in nursing practice?