Sources for credible, rigorous evidence-based guidelines for ...

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Sources for credible, rigorous evidence-based guidelines for healthcare practice include the:
 
  a. AACN
  b. CCNE
  c. NGC
  d. NLN

Question 2

Which would not be considered evidence for the establishment of an evidence-based protocol for reducing falls in frail elderly people? A report or paper on the:
 
  a. correlational study investigating the use of pain medications and incidence of falls in hospitalized elderly people.
  b. ethical position paper on restraining elderly people in extended care facilities.
  c. expert opinion statement regarding balance training and therapy.
  d. meta-analysis of reporting falls among elderly people in extended care facilities.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The National Guidelines Clearinghouse (NGC), established by the Agency Health Research & Quality, was initiated in 1998 to establish evidence-based guidelines for evidence-based practice in the United States.
The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) was established to promote and uphold the educational standards of nursing education in the United States.
The purpose of the Certification of Colleges of Nursing Education (CCNE) is to accredit or certify colleges or schools of nursing in the United States.
The National League for Nursing (NLN) advocates for nursing practice, education and research, also is involved in accrediting schools and programs of nursing in the United States.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Ethical position statements examine the potential violation of rights. These documents are not reports of conducted research and are not considered research evidence.
Correlational studies are used as evidence in reviews for the establishment of evidence-based guidelines.
Expert opinions are used; however, they are considered the lowest level for inclusion.
Meta-analyses are used as evidence in reviews for the establishment of evidence-based guidelines.