Pain is often the most dreaded symptom of illness and injury. At the same time, it is one of the most common symptoms of hospitalized patients, regardless of their underlying condition. Nurses have many tools for pain assessment and there are numerous management strategies for pain. Yet, the featured research article for this session implies […]
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EBN Twitter Journal Club – Session 4
Using the best available evidence, along with clinical experience and patient preferences, to inform clinical decisions is essential to the quality of care delivered. The nurses’ role in contribution to evidence-based practice is pivotal because nurses are the largest group of healthcare practitioners. However, it is known that nurses’ use of research in their clinical […]
EBN Twitter Journal Club– Session Three
General health check ups have been the norm in many countries for years. The goal of general health checks involves examination of a patient to identify signs, symptoms or risk factors of disease that were previously unrecognized in the patient. A recent Cochrane Review sought to determine the evidence related to this practice. The authors […]
EBN Twitter Journal Club – Session Two
We all know that exposure to tobacco smoke during pregnancy can have negative effects on both maternal and child health. Yet, we haven’t had an understanding of all specific effects until now. The study under review this week gives nurses insight into this important public health issue and has the potential to influence nursing care […]
Twitter Journal Club – Session One
Welcome to the first instalment of the EBN Twitter Journal Club! The article for discussion focuses on an epidemic in the developing world; childhood obesity. I’ve listed a few general questions to get the discussion started. If you want to contribute to , or follow the discussion, please go to #ebnjc Discussion will commence on […]