Abstract

This session explores the unspoken reality in health care- that evidence based practice is not necessarily true or ethical. Creation and application of evidence must be based on nursing's primary ethics as described in the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics. Ethical as well as unethical use of evidence over the past 30 years will be explored. Right uses of evidence using the ANA Code of Ethics will be demonstrated by providing practical tools with case study applications. Tools provided will be resources for nurses from the bedside to the board room designed to prevent moral distress, patient dissatisfaction and inappropriate application of findings to practice.

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41st Biennial Convention - 29 October-2 November 2011. Theme: People and Knowledge: Connecting for Global Health. Held at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center.

Author Details

Patricia A. O'Malley, PhD, RN, CNS

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Format Type

Text-based Document

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Keywords:

Ethical Use of Evidence, Moral Distress, Evidence Based Practice

Conference Name

41st Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Grapevine, Texas, USA

Conference Year

2011

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The world-wide evidence-based practice agenda: Proof, power, prestige and cash

Grapevine, Texas, USA

This session explores the unspoken reality in health care- that evidence based practice is not necessarily true or ethical. Creation and application of evidence must be based on nursing's primary ethics as described in the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics. Ethical as well as unethical use of evidence over the past 30 years will be explored. Right uses of evidence using the ANA Code of Ethics will be demonstrated by providing practical tools with case study applications. Tools provided will be resources for nurses from the bedside to the board room designed to prevent moral distress, patient dissatisfaction and inappropriate application of findings to practice.