Case Studies in Evidence-Based Practice

Background and objective: Coaching contributes to the understanding and application of knowledge in nursing practice. This study aims to examine the implementation of a research coach to enhance evidence-based practice integration in undergraduate nursing.Methods: Design: This study used a quasi-experimental non-equivalent post-test-only design. Settings and participants: Forty second-year undergraduate nursing students were invited to participate in the study at a public university in 2019. Methods: The evidence-based practice (EBP) questionnaire was used, and the primary outcomes were attitudes, skills, and capabilities of EBP. The undergraduate students worked with a third-year level research coach to engage in evidence-based nursing using clinical case studies. Results: The findings expressed the students’ readiness to capture, select, and organize their critical thinking skills through case studies and online discussion. Students perceived that they needed versatile skills in the interpretation and application of evidence-based nursing.Conclusions: A research coach played an essential role for novice student nurses in improving decision-making skills and transition to practice in this setting. The research coach model enables critical thinking and problem-solving skills through interaction and case studies.

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The WHAAM application: a tool to support the evidence-based practice in the functional behaviour assessment

BMJ Health & Care Informatics ◽

10.14236/jhi.v25i2.919 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 25 (2) ◽

pp. 63-70 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Gianluca Merlo ◽

Giuseppe Chiazzese ◽

Manuela Sanches-Ferreira ◽

Antonella Chifari ◽

Luciano Seta ◽

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Keyword(s):

Case Studies ◽

Evidence Based Practice ◽

Evidence Based ◽

Statistical Index ◽

Direct Observations ◽

Use Of Technology ◽

Problem Behaviours ◽

Applied Behaviour Analysis ◽

Health Application ◽

The Web

BackgroundThe most recent computing technologies can promote the application of evidence-based practice (EBP) in the field of applied behaviour analysis (ABA).ObjectiveThe study describes how the use of technology can simplify the application of EBPs in ABA.MethodsThe Web Health Application for ADHD Monitoring (WHAAM) application demonstrates this in the following two case studies. We are monitoring dysfunctional behaviours, collecting behavioural data, performing systematic direct observations, creating both visual baseline and intervention charts and evaluating the planned interventions using the TAU-U statistical index.ResultsSignificant positive changes of children’s problem behaviours are observed and recorded. Both the duration of the previously identified behaviour ‘to get out of bed in time’ (r= −0.79, TAU-U = −0.58,p< 0.05) and the frequency of the behaviour ‘interrupting others’ (r= −0.96, TAU-U = −0.82,p< 0.01) decreased.ConclusionsThe WHAAM application is an effective tool to support functional behaviour assessments and it is an example of how technology can support practitioners by facilitating the application of EBPs and increasing the communication among clinical, educational and family environments.

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Evidence-based practice – case studies

Whole Brain® Learning in Higher Education ◽

10.1016/b978-1-84334-742-2.50004-8 ◽

2013 ◽

pp. 103-243

Author(s):

Ann-Louise de Boer ◽

Pieter H. du Toit ◽

M. Detken Scheepers ◽

Theo J.D. Bothma

Keyword(s):

Case Studies ◽

Evidence Based Practice ◽

Evidence Based

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Collaborative Versus Adversarial Stances in Scientific Discourse: Implications for the Role of Systematic Case Studies in the Development of Evidence-Based Practice in Psychotherapy

Pragmatic Case Studies in Psychotherapy ◽

10.14713/pcsp.v3i1.892 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

David J.A. Edwards

Keyword(s):

Case Studies ◽

Evidence Based Practice ◽

Scientific Discourse ◽

Evidence Based

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Placing Psychotherapy Case Studies within the Framework of the APA Evidence-Based Practice in Psychology (EBPP) Model

Pragmatic Case Studies in Psychotherapy ◽

10.14713/pcsp.v1i3.862 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 1 (3) ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Carol D. Goodheart

Keyword(s):

Case Studies ◽

Evidence Based Practice ◽

Evidence Based

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Case Studies: The Alpha and Omega of Evidence-Based Practice

International Journal of Athletic Therapy & Training ◽

10.1123/ijatt.2014-0117 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 19 (6) ◽

pp. 1-3 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Patrick O. McKeon ◽

Jennifer M. Medina McKeon ◽

Marjorie A. King

Keyword(s):

Case Studies ◽

Evidence Based Practice ◽

Evidence Based

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A Literature Review: Evidence Base in Speech-Language Pathology for the Management of Pediatric Oral Phase Dysphagia

Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups ◽

10.1044/2021_persp-19-00080 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-10

Author(s):

Deirdre Muldoon ◽

Laura Meyer ◽

Jenna Cortese ◽

Rebecca Zaleski

Keyword(s):

Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽

Case Studies ◽

Developmental Disability ◽

Evidence Based Practice ◽

Children With Autism ◽

Autism Spectrum ◽

Spectrum Disorder ◽

Pharmacological Intervention ◽

Evidence Based ◽

Feeding Difficulties

Purpose A review was conducted of published literature regarding management of feeding difficulties at the oral phase of feeding in children with autism spectrum disorder and/or developmental disability. The articles selected were open access or free for speech-language pathologist (SLP) members of their professional bodies. The specific research question was: What research and evidence-based practice articles have been published in the SLP literature to assist SLPs in the implementation of evidence-based practice for children with challenges during the oral phase dysphagia? Method Initial inclusion criteria were articles published in English, published in SLP journals, discussed management of behavioral feeding difficulties and oral phase dysphagia, and were published between 2008 and 2018. Exclusion criteria for this review included articles that addressed dysphagia for participants who were medically fragile, used pharmacological intervention, or studies that included adults. A comprehensive search was conducted of ASHAWire, the Speech-Language and Audiology Canada website, the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy of the United Kingdom and the website Speech Pathology Australia. Articles were analyzed using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and using a modified feasibility, appropriateness, meaningfulness, effectiveness framework for qualitative case studies. Interrater reliability was calculated using intraclass correlation coefficient across four raters. Results All but one of the articles included for this review were qualitative articles containing descriptions of strategies or case studies (e.g., food chaining), were not peer reviewed, but did constitute evidence-based practice as outlined by American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (i.e., were either Level III or Level IV evidence-based strategies or intervention models). Conclusion The review highlighted the need for additional research in SLP designed to answer questions about the management of functional skills in feeding and eating for the population of children with autism spectrum disorder and developmental disability, patients who are increasingly on caseloads of SLPs.

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