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Evidence-based practice for the busy nurse practitioner: part two: searching for the best evidence to clinical inquiries.

J Am Acad Nurse Pract. 2012 Nov;24(11):640-8

Authors: Facchiano L, Snyder CH

Abstract
PURPOSE: The purpose of this four-part evidence-based practice (EBP) series is to enhance the nurse practitioner's (NP's) EBP skills by reviewing the process of developing a clinical question, searching for the best evidence, and critically appraising and applying the findings. Part two of the series focuses on how to search the published scientific literature for the most relevant studies that will answer a specific clinical question of importance to the NP.
DATA SOURCES: Scientific literature review, gray searching, PubMed and other online literature databases and resources, and online EBP websites.
CONCLUSIONS: Technology has allowed multiple healthcare resources to be available at one's fingertips enabling both NPs and their patients to find answers to clinical questions. EBP databases can be categorized as synthesized/filtered, unfiltered, and background information/expert opinion resources. Learning which database can best answer the clinical inquiry can streamline the search process.
IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: For the busy NP, EBP has emerged as an important strategy to maintain valid, accurate, and relevant clinical knowledge. It is expected that this part of the series will enable NPs to identify appropriate databases to answer clinical inquires while refining their search strategy skills, which takes both time and practice.

PMID: 23088695 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Advancing nursing practice through social media: a global perspective.

Online J Issues Nurs. 2012 Sep;17(3):5

Authors: Barry J, Hardiker NR

Abstract
Social media has been used globally as a key vehicle for communication. As members of an innovative profession, many nurses have embraced social media and are actively utilizing its potential to enhance practice and improve health. The ubiquity of the Internet provides social media with the potential to improve both access to health information and services and equity in health care. Thus there are a number of successful nurse-led initiatives. However, the open and democratising nature of social media creates a number of potential risks, both individual and organisational. This article considers the use of social media within nursing from a global perspective, including discussion of policy and guidance documents. The impact of social media on both healthcare consumers and nurses is reviewed, followed by discussion of selected risks associated with social media. To help nurses make the most of social media tools and avoid potential pitfalls, the article conclusion suggests implications appropriate for global level practice based on available published guidance.

PMID: 23036062 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Communication technology and social media: opportunities and implications for healthcare systems.

Online J Issues Nurs. 2012 Sep;17(3):3

Authors: Weaver B, Lindsay B, Gitelman B

Abstract
Electronic patient education and communications, such as email, text messaging, and social media, are on the rise in healthcare today. This article explores potential uses of technology to seek solutions in healthcare for such challenges as modifying behaviors related to chronic conditions, improving efficiency, and decreasing costs. A brief discussion highlights the role of technologies in healthcare informatics and considers two theoretical bases for technology implementation. Discussion focuses more extensively on the ability and advantages of electronic communication technology, such as e-mail, social media, text messaging, and electronic health records, to enhance patient-provider e-communications in nursing today. Effectiveness of e-communication in healthcare is explored, including recent and emerging applications designed to improve patient-provider connections and review of current evidence supporting positive outcomes. The conclusion addresses the vision of nurses' place in the vanguard of these developments.

PMID: 23036059 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Social media use in nursing education.

Online J Issues Nurs. 2012 Sep;17(3):2

Authors: Schmitt TL, Sims-Giddens SS, Booth RG

Abstract
As technological advances continue to expand connectivity and communication, the number of patients and nurses engaging in social media increases. Nurses play a significant role in identification, interpretation, and transmission of knowledge and information within healthcare. Social media is a platform that can assist nursing faculty in helping students to gain greater understanding of and/or skills in professional communication; health policy; patient privacy and ethics; and writing competencies. Although there are barriers to integration of social media within nursing education, there are quality resources available to assist faculty to integrate social media as a viable pedagogical method. This article discusses the background and significance of social media tools as pedagogy, and provides a brief review of literature. To assist nurse educators who may be using or considering social media tools, the article offers selected examples of sound and pedagogically functional use in course and program applications; consideration of privacy concerns and advantages and disadvantages; and tips for success.

PMID: 23036058 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Pressemitteilung vom 12. Dezember 2013 - 422/13

Anstieg der Todesfälle im Vergleich zum Vorjahr um 2 %

WIESBADEN - Im Jahr 2012 verstarben in Deutschland insgesamt 869 582 Menschen, davon 416 423 Männer und 453 159 Frauen. Wie das Statistische Bundesamt (Destatis) weiter mitteilt, stieg damit die Zahl der Todesfälle gegenüber dem Vorjahr um 2 %. Die häufigste Todesursache war wie schon in den Vorjahren eine Herz-/Kreislauferkrankung. 40,2 % aller Sterbefälle (insgesamt 349 217) wurden im Jahr 2012 hierdurch verursacht.

Weitere Auskünfte gibt:

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zur vollständigen Pressemitteilung

Die im Informationssystem eingespeicherte gestaltbare Tabelle aus der "Wohngeldstatistik" des Statistischen Bundesamtes wurde um das Jahr 2012 ergänzt.

No more boring hotel designs for the traveling Millennials. They want exciting.

No more boring hotel designs for the traveling Millennials. They want exciting.

By PATRICIA KITCHEN, Newsday

There’s help online for professionals on Long Island who are looking for tools to boost their career prospects. An increasingly popular batch of free or low-cost on-demand Web platforms, some with mobile apps for learning on the go, are helping people develop skills to stay relevant and employable, learn the ins and outs of setting up a blog or a business, or find ways to manage time and energy more effectively. These resources — with names like creativeLIVE, Skillshare, Udemy and Coursera — offer training in anything from Twitter basics to Rock Poster Design to Statistical Molecular Thermal Dynamics, right along with essential computer-age skills such as how to use the ubiquitous spreadsheet program Excel.

http://www.newsday.com/classifieds/jobs/online-educational-tools-help-boost-career-prospects-1.6556410

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By Sasha Zients, Duke Chronicle

Even as online courses move forward at Duke, some faculty members still have misgivings. At the Arts and Sciences Council’s last meeting of 2013, Chair Thomas Robisheaux, Fred W. Schaffer professor of history, opened up the floor to members to express their views on the University’s venture into online education.  Though some professors—including those already teaching online classes—see the benefits, others feel pressured to incorporate online elements. Faculty concurred, however, on the idea that online education needed to be better defined. “We need to know what we’re talking about—what these things look like and how they are framed in order to have these kinds of discussions,” said Cary Moskovitz, director of writing in the disciplines for the Thompson Writing Program.

http://www.dukechronicle.com/articles/2013/12/06/online-edu-still-garnering-mixed-responses-arts-and-sciences-council

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One of the biggest challenges for Enterprise IT is dealing with data gravity. Egnyte believes they've found the solution.

One of the biggest challenges for Enterprise IT is dealing with data gravity. Egnyte believes they've found the solution.

One of the biggest challenges for Enterprise IT is dealing with data gravity. Egnyte believes they've found the solution.

One of the biggest challenges for Enterprise IT is dealing with data gravity. Egnyte believes they've found the solution.

This round of Social Brands and Influencers features Joel Comm, an Internet entrepreneur pioneer who has been online for over 20 years.

This round of Social Brands and Influencers features Joel Comm, an Internet entrepreneur pioneer who has been online for over 20 years.

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