Course Title:

The Heart of Evidence-Based Practice: Finding and Understanding Evidence Syntheses

Author:

Kathleen R. Stevens, Ed.D.
Professor, Family Nursing Care
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Texas

Produced By:

Teleconference Network of Texas
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Texas

Target Audience:

Educators, Nurses, and Healthcare Practitioners

Description:

The new paradigm of evidence-based practice integrates scientific discovery, patient outcomes, best practices, healthcare economics, and ethics to meet the social obligations of the health professions. This presentation will explore "evidence syntheses" as the core of the new gold standard of best practices, using examples.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of the session, participants will:

1. Learn evidence based practice as the integrating force for the future of interdisciplinary healthcare.
2. Understand evidence syntheses as the central core of the new paradigm of evidence-based practice.
3. Identify major sources of evidence synthesis.

Format:

The TNT E-Learning Project is designed to bring you that latest in quality continuing education entirely over the Web. This self-paced course uses streamed video or audio presentation accompanied by an online slideshow.

Total Learning Time:

1.4 hours CNE

Accreditation:

This educational activity is provided by the UTHSCSA, School of Nursing for 1.4 contact hours. The UTHSCSA, School of Nursing is approved as a provider of continuing education in nursing by the Texas Nurses Association, which is accredited as a approver of continuing education in nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This approval meets Type II criteria for mandatory continuing education requirement toward relicensure as established by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas.

In order to receive the 1.4 CE credits associated with this course, you must complete the posttest and score 70% or higher. You will be given 3 chances.

Related Course(s):

Available Through:

March 31, 2004

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