How Healthcare Organizations Utilize Evidence-Based Practice- A Website Analysis Response

How Healthcare Organizations Utilize Evidence-Based Practice- A Website Analysis Response

Hello Mackenzie,

Thank you for your enlightening post. You have pointed out the importance of nurses in connecting front-line healthcare experiences with the need for evidence-based practice (EBP). Given its vast reach and complex engagement in global health challenges, the World Health Organization (WHO) is a fascinating choice for investigation (Klabbers, 2019). It’s excellent that you’ve identified their commitment to EBP, which is notably evident in their mission statement, which emphasizes research and innovation. Recent examples you gave, such as publications on healthy aging and childhood respiratory infections, highlight the WHO’s commitment to staying current on evidence for informed decision-making. The World Health Organization’s critical role in providing accurate information during the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrates the organization’s global dedication to public health (Tomsick et al., 2022). Your thorough research provides a complete picture of how the WHO aligns with evidence-based practice principles in advancing global health. Moreover, your investigation into the WHO’s commitment to EBP highlights the vital role that such organizations play in influencing informed healthcare decisions worldwide.

References

Klabbers, J. (2019). The Normative Gap in International Organizations Law. International Organizations Law Review, 16(2), 272–298. https://doi.org/10.1163/15723747-01602004

Tomsick, E., Smith, J., & Wenham, C. (2022). A gendered content analysis of the World Health Organization’s COVID-19 guidance and policies. PLOS Global Public Health, 2(6), e0000640. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0000640

 Responding to Nedgie

Hello Nedgie,

Thank you for your post. Your investigation of the American Kidney Fund (AKF) reveals a nonprofit organization committed to evidence-based practice (EBP) in its aim to help people with kidney disease. The accreditation of online courses by renal subject matter experts and the emphasis on professional education, clinical research, and the Kidney Health Coach network demonstrate the organization’s commitment to providing accurate and evidence-based information (Noyes et al., 2021). It’s encouraging to see the AKF’s dedication to matching recommendations with the most recent clinical practice guidelines via the Medical Advisory Committee, guaranteeing a solid foundation in established evidence-based procedures. Further, the collaborations with pharmaceutical companies point to a collaborative strategy to promote kidney disease awareness and treatment based on evidence-based tactics (Vanholder et al., 2023). Your support for the AKF as a reputable resource underlines the importance of EBP in improving care quality and patient outcomes. This sentiment resonates well with the changing healthcare landscape. Moreover, your acknowledgment of the AKF’s potential influence on dialysis patients and healthcare providers demonstrates the practical importance of evidence-based information in improving the lives of those impacted by kidney disease.

References

Noyes, J. A., Stewart, S. D., Gabarro, J. P., & Welch, P. M. (2021). Development of a veterinary emergency open standard competency framework using a competency‐based model of medical education. Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.13145

Vanholder, R., Coppo, R., Bos, W. J. W., Damato, E., Fakhouri, F., Humphreys, A., Nistor, I., Ortiz, A., Pistollato, M., Scheres, E., & Schaefer, F. (2023). A Policy Call to Address Rare Kidney Disease in Health Care Plans. Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, 18(11), 1510. https://doi.org/10.2215/

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When the Affordable Care Act was passed, it came with a requirement of empirical evidence. Research on EBP increased significantly. Application of EBP spread to allied health professions, education, healthcare technology, and more. Health organizations began to adopt and promote EBP.

How Healthcare Organizations Utilize Evidence-Based Practice- A Website Analysis Response

In this Discussion, you will consider this adoption. You will examine healthcare organization websites and analyze to what extent these organizations use EBP.

RESOURCES

Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.

WEEKLY RESOURCES

To Prepare:

Review the Resources and reflect on the definition and goal of EBP.
Choose a professional healthcare organization’s website (e.g., a reimbursing body, an accredited body, or a national initiative).
Explore the website to determine where and to what extent EBP is evident.
BY DAY 3 OF WEEK 1
Post a description of the healthcare organization website you reviewed. Describe where, if at all, EBP appears (e.g., the mission, vision, philosophy, and/or goals of the healthcare organization or in other locations on the website). Then, explain whether this healthcare organization’s work is grounded in EBP and why or why not. Finally, explain whether the information you discovered on the healthcare organization’s website has changed your perception of the healthcare organization. Be specific and provide examples.

BY DAY 6 OF WEEK 1
Respond to at least two of your colleagues on two different days by visiting the websites they shared and offering additional examples of EBP or alternative views/interpretations to those shared in your colleagues’ posts.