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From Book To Bedside: Putting Evidence To Use In The Care Of The Elderly, M. Titler, J. Mentes, Barbara Rakel, L. Abbott, S. Baumler
From Book To Bedside: Putting Evidence To Use In The Care Of The Elderly, M. Titler, J. Mentes, Barbara Rakel, L. Abbott, S. Baumler
Barbara A. Rakel
BACKGROUND: Infusion of research findings into clinical practice is a challenging part of the research process. Because the length of time between discovery and use of knowledge averages 20 years, methods are needed to speed translation of research findings into practice. Few efforts have been made to coordinate the generation of new knowledge with the dissemination of findings from research to improve care of the elderly. RESEARCH-BASED PRACTICE PROTOCOLS: The Research Development and Dissemination Core (RDDC) of the Gerontological Nursing Interventions Research Center (GNIRC) at the University of Iowa emphasizes development of research-based (RB) protocols, which requires collecting relevant literature, …
Assessment And Treatment Of Postoperative Pain In Older Adults, Barbara Rakel, Keela Herr
Assessment And Treatment Of Postoperative Pain In Older Adults, Barbara Rakel, Keela Herr
Barbara A. Rakel
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Improving Practice Through Research: The Case Of Heparin Vs. Saline For Peripheral Intermittent Infusion Devices, C. Goode, Charmaine Kleiber, M. Titler, S. Small, Barbara Rakel, Victoria Steelman, J. Walker, Kathleen Buckwalter
Improving Practice Through Research: The Case Of Heparin Vs. Saline For Peripheral Intermittent Infusion Devices, C. Goode, Charmaine Kleiber, M. Titler, S. Small, Barbara Rakel, Victoria Steelman, J. Walker, Kathleen Buckwalter
Barbara A. Rakel
Peripheral intermittent infusion devices are commonly used to administer periodic doses of medications to adults and children. Research findings provide a strong base for changing practice to using saline instead of heparin to flush these devices in children over 28 days old and in adults. This research-based change in practice will enhance the quality of care that patients receive and decrease the costs of their care.