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Practice Initiative (practice + initiative)

Distribution by Scientific Domains
Medical Sciences80%

Selected Abstracts

Power, Knowledge and ,What Works' in Probation

THE HOWARD JOURNAL OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE, Issue 3 2001
Gwen Robinson
This article examines the implications of the quest for knowledge of ,what works' in the context of probation, both at the level of professional practice and the broader level of the power base of the service as a whole. It is argued that the pursuit of knowledge of ,what works' in probation practice has had interesting and paradoxical implications for the probation service and its personnel, being associated with increasing credibility, whilst also exposing the service to a number of risks. The article concludes that the paradox of ,what works' has been magnified by its appropriation by the political centre in the form of the Effective Practice Initiative and, more recently, the ,what works' programme. [source]

Practice development , Part 2: evaluating a practice initiative

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CANCER CARE, Issue 3 2007
G.G. DARK mbbs, iltm
No abstract is available for this article. [source]

Practice development , Part 1: developing a practice initiative in oncology and palliative care

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CANCER CARE, Issue 2 2007
G.G. DARK mbbs, iltm
No abstract is available for this article. [source]

The integrative review: updated methodology

JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING, Issue 5 2005
Robin Whittemore PhD APRN
Aim., The aim of this paper is to distinguish the integrative review method from other review methods and to propose methodological strategies specific to the integrative review method to enhance the rigour of the process. Background., Recent evidence-based practice initiatives have increased the need for and the production of all types of reviews of the literature (integrative reviews, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and qualitative reviews). The integrative review method is the only approach that allows for the combination of diverse methodologies (for example, experimental and non-experimental research), and has the potential to play a greater role in evidence-based practice for nursing. With respect to the integrative review method, strategies to enhance data collection and extraction have been developed; however, methods of analysis, synthesis, and conclusion drawing remain poorly formulated. Discussion., A modified framework for research reviews is presented to address issues specific to the integrative review method. Issues related to specifying the review purpose, searching the literature, evaluating data from primary sources, analysing data, and presenting the results are discussed. Data analysis methods of qualitative research are proposed as strategies that enhance the rigour of combining diverse methodologies as well as empirical and theoretical sources in an integrative review. Conclusion., An updated integrative review method has the potential to allow for diverse primary research methods to become a greater part of evidence-based practice initiatives. [source]

Radiation exposure and diagnostic imaging

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NURSE PRACTITIONERS, Issue 4 2010
CRNP (Assistant Professor), Luann Richardson PhD
Purpose: The purpose of this article is to increase clinician awareness of current radiation exposures of diagnostic testing, discuss current practice patterns, and suggest strategies to address issues at the systems level, institution level, and the healthcare provider level. Data sources: Evidence-based literature including interdisciplinary peer-reviewed articles in the biological and health-related fields. Conclusions: Radiation exposure related to diagnostic testing is often higher than anticipated for both the clinician and the patient. Strategies to address radiation exposure need to be implemented at many different levels in the system. Best practice initiatives are surfacing and will require a team approach for success. Implications for practice: Nurse practitioners need to be aware of the benefits and risks of diagnostic testing involving radiation exposure. Patients should also be informed of potential risks and benefits. Alternative imaging should be considered and repetitive testing should be monitored closely. [source]