Creating a halo traction wheelchair resource manual: using the EBP approach.
This article describes a clinically based project that used evidence-based practice (EBP). It follows the EBP process of: (1) identifying a clinical problem and stating a clinical question that focuses the process; (2) doing a literature search for best research evidence; (3) using query techniques, such as phone calls and e-mails, to determine best clinical practice among similar institutions; and (4) drawing a practice conclusion-to accept the status quo, to instigate change of practice, or to do more research. This project was an interdisciplinary effort orchestrated by the surgical programs nurses at Boston Children's Hospital.
Nursing Surgical Programs, Children's Hospital of Boston, Boston, MA, USA. Rachel.difazio@tch.harvard.edu
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D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004867:Equipment Design; D004869:Equipment Safety; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007738:Kyphosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D008297:Male; D010371:Pediatric Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D012600:Scoliosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D012656:Self-Help Devices; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D014143:Traction / Q000379:methods*; D014910:Wheelchairs