Answer 2 for DNP 820 How does the incorporation of evidence-based practice competencies lead to higher quality health care and better outcomes for population health?
It has been challenging to effectively and efficiently translate findings from study into practice and has limited the use of evidence-based solutions that could have improve the quality of care. Nurses have been a leading force in the provision of healthcare services that are fragmented, costly, and never evidence-based grounded (Naylor, 2018). Key to understanding translational research in practice is understanding the difference between translational science and evidence-based practice. Naylor (2018) noted that translational science aims to identify strategies that are more effective in promoting the uptake and use of evidence compared to evidence-based practice (EBP) that refers to the application of proven intervention in a setting guided by expert clinical professionals. Emerging fields in translation entails scientist use common language and models to effectively collaborate, build upon each other’s work, address gaps in knowledge, and communicate findings for use by clinical partners. Addressing challenges of populations, overall and within distinct subgroups, is a significant priority for a society, and nurses play a critical role in the design, testing, and implementation of important lasting solutions.
Attempts have been made to improve the development and delivery of health services. This, notwithstanding, it is clear that there are gaps and differences that could lead to poor patient outcomes (Banner et al., 2019). It is also important to stress that there are research being conducted that does not meet the need of users of healthcare services. This means that shared approach to research is imperative, and this is where integrated knowledge translation comes into play. “Integrated knowledge translation (IKT) is a research approach that brings together researchers, along with other stakeholders that have knowledge about a particular healthcare issue” (Banner et al., 2019, p. 1). At some point, it was that patients and members of the public could be part of this approach to see how this collaborative approach close the gap between research and practice
References
Banner, D., Bains, M., Carroll, S., Kandola, D. K., Rolfe, D. E., Wong, C., & Graham, I. D. (2019). Patient and Public Engagement in Integrated Knowledge Translation Research: Are we there yet? Research Involvement and Engagement, 5https://doi.org/10.1186/s40900-019-0139-1
Naylor, Mary D, PhD,R.N., F.A.A.N. (2018). Overview and Summary: Translational Research: From Knowledge to Practice. Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 23(2), 1-3. https://doi.org/10.3912/OJIN.Vol23No02ManOS
