Analysis of the Credibility and Relevance of the Evidence and Resources NURS FPX 4030 Assessment 2 Determining the Credibility of Evidence and Resources

Criteria for Determining Credibility of Resources

Certain criteria should be taken into account while assessing the reliability of resources. The Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose (CRAAP) test allows healthcare providers to assess the purpose, authority, relevance, accuracy, and currency of a source. First, a source’s currency should be considered while evaluating its trustworthiness. The currency test ensures that the reference is up-to-date and has been used within the last five years. Considering the author’s qualifications, publication date, and indexing when analyzing a journal or website’s reliability. Hence each of the sources I looked at not only did well on the CRAAP tests but also addressed issues that were pertinent to the safety concerns I had (Rababah et al., 2021). 

Middleton et al. (2019) conducted a randomized controlled trial to assess the efficacy of an intervention aimed at enhancing triage, therapy, and transfer processes for individuals with acute stroke in the emergency department. This study is current and relevant to the research topic, as it is authored by medical professionals who provide credibility to the information presented. The purpose statement is also clearly defined. In their study, Liu et al. (2022) conducted a quality improvement project to assess the efficacy of a standard care bundle intervention in preventing stroke-associated pneumonia. This study is also current and relevant to the research topic, as it is authored by medical professionals who provide credibility to the information presented. The purpose statement is also clearly defined.

Zheng et al. (2023) used the acute ischemic stroke-associated pneumonia scoring scale in quasi-intervention pilot research to examine the effects of nurse-led hierarchical management care on patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS). This study is also current and relevant to the research topic, as it is authored by medical professionals who provide credibility to the information presented. The purpose statement is also clearly defined. In a recent research, Rababah et al. (2021) evaluated the effect of an evidence-based training program on healthcare workers’ general knowledge of stroke by using a randomized block design with a post-test-only approach. Rababah et al. (2021) provided the most valuable evidence among the four sources, suggesting that Stroke education should be a mandatory component of professional development for all healthcare professionals in emergency settings.

Evidence-Based Model

            Several models and frameworks have been created to help nurses better understand the process of implementing evidence-based practice. Frameworks and models are essential in facilitating the promotion of safe and outstanding nursing practice. The EBP implementation process will be guided by the Iowa model, which will facilitate the incorporation of principles related to stroke prevention and treatment into real clinical practice within the emergency department. The model was chosen for its problem-solving approach that emphasizes structured procedures to facilitate the effective implementation of evidence-based practice (Rababah et al., 2021). The method is broken down into manageable steps that help nurses see problems and choose trustworthy sources to figure out the best course of action. The model’s objective is to effectively address stroke by identifying its causes, evaluating various sources, planning the execution of necessary changes, and promoting long-term sustainability.

Conclusion

Stroke is a global issue that necessitates an increased number of skilled healthcare professionals and enhanced collaboration among them. Improving healthcare providers’ understanding and proficiency in stroke management is crucial in mitigating the significant consequences of stroke on individuals, their families, and the healthcare system. Healthcare providers should have access to evidence-based resources and ongoing educational opportunities for acute stroke care.        

References

Liu, Z.-Y., Wei, L., Ye, R.-C., Chen, J., Nie, D., Zhang, G., & Zhang, X.-P. (2022). Reducing the incidence of stroke-associated pneumonia: an evidence-based practice. BMC Neurology, 22(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12883-022-02826-8