Evidence-Based Practice and Continuing Professional Development

1997 ◽  
Vol 60 (11) ◽  
pp. 503-508 ◽  
Author(s):  
Auldeen Alsop
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Social Care ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Skill Development ◽  
Continuing Professional Development ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Health And Social Care

This article discusses how evidence-based practice informs the process of contracting for health and social care services and explores the difficulties that practitioners seem to have in integrating research into their work. It addresses the need for practitioners to develop appropriate skills to seek, develop and use evidence to underpin their practice and so demonstrate the effectiveness of the work they do. Strategies for skill development through continuing professional development are outlined.

CPD is the key

2007 ◽  
Vol 89 (9) ◽  
pp. 308-309
Author(s):  
Chris Chilton ◽  
Dave Clark
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Royal College ◽  
Social Care ◽  
Medical Profession ◽  
Continuing Professional Development ◽  
White Paper ◽  
Natural Process ◽  
Health And Social Care

The Queen's speech later this year is expected to include a new health and social care bill, which will bring into legislation the recommendations of the white paper, Trust, Assurance And Safety, including plans to introduce a system of revalidation across the medical profession, comprising relicensure by the GMC and specialist recertification by the relevant medical royal college and specialty association. It is important that the process of revalidation does not become a burden on the profession, but that it facilitates higher standards of patient care through supporting professional development. Continuing professional development (CPD) is key for a natural process of planning, recording and reflecting on professional development, rather than merely a tick-box exercise.

scholarly journals Formulating Answerable Questions: Question Negotiation in Evidence-based Practice

2014 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorie Kloda ◽  
Joan C. Bartlett
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Social Care ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Literature Discussion ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Health And Social Care ◽  
Different Types

Objective: This review explores the different question formulation structures proposed in the literature that may be helpful to librarians for conducting the reference interview and for teaching students and clinicians. Method: We present and compare several known question formulation structures identified in the health and social sciences literature. Discussion: Health and social care professionals should be made aware of the plurality of question formulation structures and their applicability to different fields of practice, as well as their utility for different types of questions within a field of practice.

Making Supervision and Ongoing Development Review a Productive Experience: An Integrated Approach

2013 ◽  
Vol 76 (5) ◽  
pp. 246-248 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jane Smith ◽  
Mary Morley
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Social Care ◽  
Continuing Professional Development ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Financial Constraint ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Health And Social Care ◽  
Competing Demands ◽  
Ongoing Development ◽  
Integrated Approaches

In a climate of financial constraint the National Health Service (NHS) faces the challenge of simultaneously improving productivity and enhancing quality. The pledges to staff within the NHS Constitution and the launch of a Simplified Knowledge and Skills Framework recognise that an appropriately trained workforce, that feels engaged with and valued by its employers, is pivotal to success. This opinion piece proposes that these policy developments have provided opportunities to develop integrated approaches to appraisal, continuing professional development and supervision that may balance the competing demands faced by therapists working in busy health and social care environments.

Evidence-Based Practice and Occupational Therapy

1997 ◽  
Vol 60 (11) ◽  
pp. 474-478 ◽  
Author(s):  
Walter Lloyd-Smith
Keyword(s):  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Health And Social Care ◽  
History Of ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Key Issues ◽  
Market Driven

Occupational therapists, like other health care professionals, are constantly being asked to confront major changes in the way health and social care services are structured and, in turn, how their working practices are organised. In order for the market-driven National Health Service to function, it requires detailed information on whether services are clinically effective. The use of evidence-based practice has been widely advocated as one way to meet these demands. This article focuses on evidence-based practice as an approach, and considers its implications and relevance for occupational therapists. First, a short history of the background of evidence-based practice is given, followed by a discussion of recent social and political developments which have increased demands for its wider use. A number of key issues associated with evidence-based practice are then considered, including implementing research findings into practice; the nature of evidence itself; time; the accessibility of research findings; and skills required for evidence-based practice. Practical suggestions are also offered to enable therapists to make the most appropriate use of evidence-based practice. The aim of this article is to stimulate debate about evidence-based decision making for practitioners.

Evidence-based practice in health and social care: where are we now?

2002 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 335-347 ◽  
Author(s):  
Annette Swinkels ◽  
John W. Albarran ◽  
Robin I. Means ◽  
Theresa Mitchell ◽  
Mary C. Stewart
Keyword(s):  
Social Care ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Health And Social Care
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