NURS FPX 4030 Assessment 1 Locating Credible Databases and Research

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Capella University

NURS-FPX 4030 Making Evidence-Based Decisions

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Locating Credible Databases and Research

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is the gradual loss of kidney function over time. This kidney damage is characterized by lower glomerular filtration (GFR), high albumin, and other structural abnormalities (Chen et al., 2019). An estimated 8 to 16% of people worldwide have CKD, which also includes millions of death cases worldwide. Several predisposing factors impact CKD, such as age, individual sex, primary kidney injuries, family history, kidney-impacting drugs, and systemic disorders.

These factors aggravate the disease, resulting in several complications (Ghelichi-Ghojogh et al., 2022). This assessment focuses on assisting a junior nurse in researching evidence-based practices (EBP) on the clinical diagnosis of CKD. Through this resource, nurses can identify databases that will assist in analyzing credible and relevant resources related to the diagnosis.

Communication and Collaboration Strategies

Encouraging nurses to research a diagnosis and access resources requires effective communication and collaboration strategies. These strategies also assist in developing professional competence and positive professional relationships.

Clear and open lines of communication: Clear and open lines of communication are critical to encourage nurses to research clinical diagnosis. Nurse-nurse interaction must be transparent and open so that nurses feel comfortable expressing their concerns and sharing ideas related to patient care. Such communication bridges the practice gaps, enabling nurses to provide patient-centered and safe care (Wieke Noviyanti et al., 2021). The culture of open communication through regular meetings and case conferences motivates nurses to research a clinical condition and develop effective patient care plans. Thus enhancing their professional competence for future nursing practices.

NURS FPX 4030 Assessment 1 Locating Credible Databases and Research

Transparent information sharing: Another key to effective communication is transparent information sharing. Nurses provided with comprehensive details about the importance of research to enhance patient outcomes can motivate them to improve their research skills. A study claims that information shared among nursing colleagues through effective communication is more productive than studying scientific resources (Fossum et al., 2022). Regularly disseminating relevant articles, case studies, or previous experiences can stimulate interest and showcase the positive impact of research on nursing practice. This strategy helps novice nurses to learn from seniors’ experiences, building their professional competencies.
Establishing cross-functional teams: Cross-functional teams are essential to foster collaboration to access diverse resources. These team members work together for shared goals, ensuring effective outcomes. Through this interprofessional collaboration, each team member brings unique perspectives, where individuals can learn from one another (Ton et al., 2022). This expands their knowledge, creates a supportive network, and develops positive professional relationships that facilitate resource sharing, overcoming barriers in the research process.

The Best Places to Access Resources for CKD

Several places within a healthcare setting can be used for effective evidence-based research related to CKD. Capella University Online Library is the largest resource within the organization that helps researchers find vast information sources from several databases such as CINAHL, PubMed, Medline, and Cochrane Library. Besides online libraries, a physical library with medical journals, textbooks, and other professional resources is the best place to conduct effective research. These spaces are beneficial as they provide a quiet and focused environment for nurses to conduct in-depth research.

Additionally, librarians can offer assistance in locating and accessing pertinent information, making the research process more efficient. Similarly, hospital-based online sources such as information portals, hospital policies, procedures, and guidelines are significant places for research. Since these resources are established within the hospital, they provide information consistent with hospital practices, ensuring nurses align their practice with the hospital’s benchmarks.

Computers at nurse workstations also have access to these resources. Lastly, clinical research offices may provide access to databases, research protocols, and specialized software for data analysis. This setting fosters a collaborative environment where nurses learn from experienced researchers, influencing their clinical practices.

The Five Credible Sources for CKD

The five credible and relevant resources to find pertinent information about CKD are websites like the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The former provides information specific to kidney disorders and their management. However, the CDC website provides general information about all diseases and their control and prevention.

This website can help prepare care plans for CKD patients and comorbidities. Databases like PubMed and journals like the Journal of Renal Nutrition and the American Journal of Kidney Diseases are beneficial to providing kidney-specific, credible, and authorized information, ensuring the integration of evidence-based practices for caring for CKD patients.

Justification of the Credibility of The Resources

The criteria that can be used to determine the credibility of the resources is CRAAP testing. Currency, relevance, authority, accuracy, and purpose are the divisions of these criteria, where currency defines how up-to-date the information is. Secondly, relevance is about the relatability of the content with the research topic. Authority explains the credibility of the authors and the journal/website used to research. Furthermore, accuracy defines the study’s claims as accurately supported using evidence. Lastly, the purpose of the study/information is consistent with the purpose of the research (Esparrago-Kalidas, 2021).

The website NIDDK provides credible, evidence-based research information about chronic health conditions and their treatment. This website also presents healthcare challenges that patients, families, and populations encounter for specific diseases, including kidney disorders (NIDDK, n.d.). Furthermore, the CDC is a governmental website dedicated to enforcing strict scientific protocols, guaranteeing the credibility and relevance of the information sources. CDC regularly solicits feedback from qualified peer reviewers to monitor the appropriateness and quality of its materials (CDC, 2019). The PubMed database mainly focuses on publishing peer-reviewed health articles that are scrutinized precisely. The articles cover several health prevention and promotion topics, including kidney disorders.

NURS FPX 4030 Assessment 1 Locating Credible Databases and Research

The resource’s credibility is exemplified by its quality control and appropriate maintenance of resources, ensuring researchers receive adequate and accurate information (Ossom Williamson & Minter, 2019). The Journal of Renal Nutrition is recognized for information about nutrition and its connection with kidney health. It is well-known for its rigorous editing procedures and for publishing qualified studies. The sources of information advance researchers’ knowledge about nutrition’s role in managing kidney disease. Thus, the journal provides credible information. The leading peer-reviewed journal on kidney diseases, the American Journal of Kidney Diseases (AJKD), offers vast coverage of original articles, reviews, and clinical research.

This resource helps healthcare professionals look for insightful information on kidney disorders following strict editorial protocols. Therefore, all these resources are credible and relevant for novice nurses in our hospital to research chronic kidney disease and manage patients’ health conditions, improving patient care outcomes and quality of care.

References

CDC. (2019, November 21). Info quality support. https://www.cdc.gov/os/quality/support/info-qual.htm

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

Esparrago-Kalidas, A. J. (2021). The effectiveness of CRAAP test in evaluating credibility of sources. International Journal of TESOL & Education, 1(2), 1–14. https://i-jte.org/index.php/journal/article/view/25

Fossum, M., Opsal, A., & Ehrenberg, A. (2022). Nurses’ sources of information to inform clinical practice: An integrative review to guide evidence‐based practice. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 19(5), 372–379. https://doi.org/10.1111/wvn.12569

Ghelichi-Ghojogh, M., Fararouei, M., Seif, M., & Pakfetrat, M. (2022). Chronic kidney disease and its health-related factors: A case-control study. BMC Nephrology, 23(1), 24. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-021-02655-w

NIDDK. (n.d.). About niddk—Niddk. https://www.niddk.nih.gov/about-niddk

Ossom Williamson, P., & Minter, C. I. J. (2019). Exploring PubMed as a reliable resource for scholarly communications services. Journal of the Medical Library Association : JMLA, 107(1), 16–29. https://doi.org/10.5195/jmla.2019.433

Ton, A. D., Szabó-Szentgróti, G., & Hammerl, L. (2022). Competition within cross-functional teams: A structural equation model on knowledge hiding. Social Sciences, 11(1), 30. https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci11010030