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Translating Research on Venous Thromboembolism into Practice
Author(s) -
Cantrell Shirley W.,
Ward Karen S.,
Van Wicklin Sharon A.
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
aorn journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.222
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1878-0369
pISSN - 0001-2092
DOI - 10.1016/j.aorn.2007.06.021
Subject(s) - venous thromboembolism , medicine , perioperative nursing , clinical practice , intensive care medicine , nursing , nursing practice , best practice , perioperative , surgery , management , thrombosis , economics
EVIDENCE‐BASED NURSING PRACTICE incorporates the best research available with clinical expertise. It can be difficult, however, for nurses to integrate use of evidence into their everyday work. THIS ARTICLE PROVIDES an example of using research findings to implement best nursing practice for patients at risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE). Remaining current on methods to prevent and treat VTE is essential for nurses throughout the hospital but is especially important in the perioperative environment. NURSES CAN USE THIS EXAMPLE as a basis for establishing evidence‐based practice in other patient care situations.