This assignment aims to introduce students to Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs), emphasizing their importance in evidence-based nursing practice. Students will learn to locate, evaluate, and apply CPGs to make informed clinical decisions.
Assignment:
1. Introduction to Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs). Answer the following prompts:
Define CPGs: Explain what CPGs are and how they differ from other forms of guidelines in healthcare.
Importance of CPGs: Discuss the significance of CPGs in standardizing care, improving patient outcomes, and reducing variations in practice.
Overview of CPG Development: Provide an overview of how CPGs are developed, including the involvement of multidisciplinary teams, evidence synthesis, and stakeholder input.
2. Search for clinical practice guidelines (CPG) online. Here are some possible resources:
PubMed/MEDLINE: Utilize filters to locate guidelines (e.g., “Clinical Queries” in PubMed).
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ): Offers access to evidence-based resources and guidelines.
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE): Provides guidelines and pathways for various health conditions.
Professional Nursing Organizations: Check websites of nursing associations (e.g., American Nurses Association, Royal College of Nursing) for specialty-specific guidelines.
Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNA0)Links to an external site.
Cincinnati Children’s HospitalLinks to an external site.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)Links to an external site.
Search site: Research Publication SearchLinks to an external site.
3. Select a Clinical Practice Guideline and answer the following questions:
What is the name of the selected CPG?
What year was the CPG developed?
Select two recommendations stated in this CPG.
In 2–3 paragraphs, state how these recommendations can optimize patient care.
