The purpose of this influence paper is to examine the PICOT question, “What effect does prenatal alcohol consumption have on the cognitive function of school aged children?” Although more research should be done to further explore this issue, information from various articles supported a positive correlation between prenatal alcohol consumption and cognitive deficits in school aged children. This leads to the need for evidence based education to pregnant women about the potential negative effects that prenatal alcohol consumption could have on their children.
Month: May 2021
With this research essay, I realized what it meant to use evidence-based practice in practice. It does not mean just looking at a research study and using that to influence practice. There is a lot more that goes into using evidence based practice. In order for evidence based practice to be used in practice, there is a lot of work that must be done prior to it. The research studies must be verified as reliable and there should be at least 3 articles to back up the hypothesis. I feel that through this process, I learned how to be a leader in research, while also working collaboratively with a team. Through working with a team, I will move forward working with individuals who are motivated and passionate about the research that they are performing. Moving forward, I will appreciate and understand the value of evidence based practice significantly more than I did before. I am aware of how important it is in order to make change for the better. I will bring the skills learned during this research with me as I progress in my nursing career. I am excited that I have shifted to more of an evidence based mindset in terms of nursing because it has already opened my eyes to the importance of research and allows me to care for my patients the best way possible.
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