EBP in action: An experience on nursing interventions to promote sleep-application of Iowa Model of evidence-based practice to promote quality care

Abstract

Evidence based practice (EBP) is the conscientious use of current best evidence in making
decisions about patient care. Against a background of financial constraints, risk reduction,
increased managerialism research evidence, and more specifically research about effectiveness,
have assumed pre-eminence. However, the practice of effective nursing, which is mediated
through the contact and relationship between individual practitioner and patient, can only be
achieved by using several sources of evidence. The Iowa Model of EBP was developed by
Marita G. Titler which answers many clinically problems in a team effort. The author identified
that sleep problems in COPD patients are not addressed properly as there is no clear guidlines
for nursing interventions are available. Hence with the support of administration a team was
setup for the EBP for nursing interventions to promote sleep in COPD patients By Iowa model.
The post implementation of EBP practice showed much better sleep by the feedback received
from the Patients, patient relatives, Nurses and medicos