THE WOUND REPAIR OF LACERATIONS NURSING ESSAY        1900w

When undertaking a project it is important to utilise the correct design to answer the predefined question most effectively. Outlined below are explanations of why a systematic literature review was the most appropriate choice amongst other methods.

Literature review

Evidence base practice (EBP) ensures that healthcare is based on up to date, reliable and relevant evidence. Advocated by Rosenberg and Donald (1995) is a four step approach in evidence based medicine, these being:

Formulate a clear clinical question from a patient’s problem.

Search the literature for relevant clinical articles.

Evaluate (critically appraise) the evidence for its validity and usefulness.

Implement useful findings in clinical practice.

Evidence based medicine is defined by Rosenberg and Donald, (1995, p.1112) as, “the process of systematically finding, appraising and using contemporaneous research findings as the basis for clinical decisions”. Undertaking a literature review fulfils this goal and provides the best possible care to patients.

Research Project

The aim of a research project is to derive new knowledge through primary research. The best way to answer the project question given the time restrictions was not by undertaking a single study. Instead, more benefit could be gained by reviewing previously published research in order to consider all aspects of the subject. Primary research requires ethical approval from the appropriate boards from within the NHS and the University of which time restrictions applied.

Clinical Audit