ADVANCES IN NURSING SCIENCE IN THE NICU
Abstract
Background
Neonatal nurses and neonatal nurse practitioners may work in clinics, community-based settings, hospitals or neonatal intensive care units. They may also conduct research, act as consultants or provide education to staff and family members. This nursing career requires a high level of diligence and teamwork. Work closely with parents, neonatologists and other nurse specialists to achieve optimal results for tiny patients. Evidence based practice is one of the pillars on which neonatal care is based, in daily practice, as in research and education.
Results
In healthcare research, results diffuse only slowly into neonatal clinical practice, and there is a need to bridge the gap between research and practice. How can healthcare professionals in a neonatal setting experience working with the implementation of research results? The ultimate goal is that nursing science combines high standard scientific research with academic education in close conjunction with nursing practice. Translational research translates research into clinical care. There are however challenges in closing the evidence-practice gap. Outcome may add to the growing body of knowledge on which basis actions can be taken to ensure the best care and treatment available actually reaches the patient. 1
Conclusion
The impact of Nursing Science can be found not only in high impact papers, textbooks and presentations. The main impact is the use of the findings in daily neonatal practice. For example, the introduction of the ‘Helping Babies Breath’ training in low and middle income countries, where there is a deficiency in trained professionals in neonatal resuscitation saving many children.
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