NURS FPX 4030 Assessment 2 Determining the Credibility of Evidence and Resources NURS-FPX 4030 Making Evidence-Based Decisions ​​​​​​​Determining the Credibility of Evidence and Resources

In this assessment, we further delve into identifying credible evidence and sources of information related to Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). This analysis aims to describe CKD using professional and scholarly resources. Then, analyze the credibility and relevance of these resources through well-established criteria. Finally, the paper evaluates the evidence-based care model to incorporate credible information and drive quality improvements within healthcare organizations. 

Description of CKD Through Evidence-based Approach

Evidence-based practice (EBP) integrates clinical proficiencies and relevant practice research into patient care, considering patients’ values and preferences. This practice helps nurses expand their knowledge and minimize the gap between research and practice (Abu-Baker et al., 2021). Managing chronic health conditions requires healthcare professionals to use evidence-based approaches to improve patient outcomes using the latest and proven strategies. CKD is one of the pertinent healthcare issues, with several patient safety risks associated with it.

It is described as the progressive loss of renal function, manifested as decreased glomerular filtration (GFR), albuminuria, and kidney deformities (Chen et al., 2019). Approximately more than 10% of the population worldwide is affected by chronic renal disease, which accounts for more than 800 million people. The disease commonly impacts the elderly population and people with other chronic conditions, such as diabetes and hypertension, emerging as one of the leading causes of death worldwide (Kovesdy, 2022). 

According to Ghelichi-Ghojogh et al. (2022), several risk factors are associated with the occurrence of the disease, which include age, sex, especially females, previous history of kidney issues, hereditary factors, secondary comorbidities, obesity, and excessive use of renal toxins. The disease may result in a complete kidney shutdown, which potentially requires renal dialysis and kidney transplantation.

Later stages of CKD may increase the risk of mortality (Tonelli & Dickinson, 2020). Therefore, effective disease management using evidence-based and best-available research is essential to preserve patient safety and improve quality of life.

Using an evidence-based approach to treat and manage CKD is crucial as the approach relies on scientifically recognized interventions, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Integrating the latest research endorses effective and personalized care, addressing the complexities of the disease and, eventually, improving patient well-being and reducing healthcare costs.

Criteria to Analyze the Credibility of the Resources

The CRAAP criteria are standards set forth to assess the credibility and relevance of online resources. According to Esparrago-Kalidas (2021), determining the credibility of resources is essential when online platforms have a wide variety of information. The study claims the effectiveness of CRAAP (currency, relevance, authority, accuracy, and purpose) criteria to accomplish this job.

The components of the criteria include the up-to-date nature of the information (currency), consistency and applicability on the topic of research (relevance), accredited by well-known authors and recognized journal/website (authority), the information is well-supported by credible professional and scholarly resources (accuracy), and the information exists for a reason aligned with the drive of the research (purpose). 

The exemplar resource below verifies the use of credible and authentic sources of information to describe CKD in this paper:

Chen, T. K., Knicely, D. H., & Grams, M. E. (2019). Chronic kidney disease diagnosis and management. JAMA, 322(13), 1294–1304. https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2019.14745

This resource fulfills the CRAAP criteria as the information was published in 2019, which entails that the resource is up-to-date with current information. The relevance of the title to the topic of research, which is CKD and its management, ensures that the insights gained from this article are helpful for healthcare providers to apply in clinical practices. Similarly, the authors are well-known and field experts, ensuring that authentic and field-specific information is added to the scholarly paper.

Moreover, the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) is renowned and well-scrutinized, publishing credible, effective, and authentic information for healthcare providers to improve their practices by integrating the best available evidence. The article’s claims are backed by other authentic resources, explicitly demonstrating the content’s accuracy. Finally, the purpose of the resource is