Abstract

While many nurses see EBP as a new approach to improve patient outcomes utilizing systematic research, one example of this method of research and application was first presented by Florence Nightingale in the 1850's and then used in the U.S. in the 1860's.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Author Details

William T. Campbell, EdD, MS, Department of Nursing, Salisbury University, Salisbury, Maryland, USA

Sigma Membership

Lambda Eta

Lead Author Affiliation

Salisbury University, Salisbury, Maryland, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

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Research Approach

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Keywords:

Florence Nightengale, Pavilion Hospital Design, Early Evidence Based Practice

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Early evidence-based practice (EBP): Florence Nightingale and the pavilion-style hospital

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

While many nurses see EBP as a new approach to improve patient outcomes utilizing systematic research, one example of this method of research and application was first presented by Florence Nightingale in the 1850's and then used in the U.S. in the 1860's.