030a - Developing the Detective in You: An Evidence-Based Practice Workshop

This workshop assists nurses in developing evidence-based practice projects in clinical settings. Participants learn to develop a practice question, critique the evidence, and translate evidence into practice (PET). They will identify and learn to formulate research questions within the field of nephrology related to the PICOT format. Using a variety of databases, they will conduct a search for evidence and then appraise the evidence by critiquing the strength and quality of published studies.

Contact hours available until 4/16/2016.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation.

Speaker, Faculty, Planners and Authors Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
Speaker(s) have no disclosures to declare.

Planning Committee:
• Annette Hood discloses that she is a member of the Amgen speakers’ bureau.
• Denise Murcek discloses other financial/material support as an employee of the VA Medical Center.
• Elizabeth St. John discloses other financial/material support as an employee of Fresenius Medical Care.
• Kyra Trappett discloses other financial/material support as an employee of DaVita.

Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.

Accreditation Statement:
American Nephrology Nurses’ Association is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

ANNA is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 00910.

Objectives:
• Develop an idea for an evidence-based (EBP) practice project based on an identified clinical problem.
• Identify the process and the steps involved in developing a clinical question and an EBP project.
• Identify appropriate evidence-based strategies that can be used to answer a clinical question.
• Discuss various sources of data collection tools, literature, and resources that support an EBP project.
• Identify ways to translate findings into practice, evaluate outcomes, and disseminate information.