NR 702 Week 3 EBP Summary

NR 702 Week 3 EBP Summary

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Chamberlain University

NR-702: DNP Project & Practicum I

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Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice (JHNEBP) Appendix G – Individual Evidence Summary Tool

EBP Question: [Insert EBP Question Here]
Date: [Insert Date Here]

The Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice (JHNEBP) Appendix G tool provides a framework to summarize evidence during the appraisal stage of an evidence-based practice (EBP) project. It organizes studies by type, population, findings, limitations, and the assigned level and quality of evidence. This systematic approach promotes transparency, enhances clarity, and enables teams to compare findings across multiple sources of evidence to guide clinical decision-making.

Evidence Summary

The following section outlines the findings of five studies that evaluated the impact of Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) interventions in patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. The evidence highlights improvements in patient knowledge, glycemic control, and quality of life.

NR 702 Week 3 EBP Summary

Table 1
Individual Evidence Summary for DSMES Interventions

Directions for Use of the Individual Evidence Summary Tool

Purpose

The Individual Evidence Summary Tool allows EBP teams to systematically organize and record findings from individual studies during the evidence appraisal stage. This structured process enhances comparison across studies and strengthens the validity of evidence used in clinical practice.

Key Instructions

• Header: Clearly include the EBP question and project date.

• Article Numbering: Assign each evidence source a number for clarity.

• Author and Date: Record the first author and year of publication.

• Evidence Type: Indicate whether the source is a randomized controlled trial (RCT), systematic review, meta-analysis, qualitative study, or other design.

• Sample and Setting: Provide a concise summary of the study population, sample size, and research context.

• Findings: Report only results relevant to the EBP question.

• Limitations: Highlight any constraints, such as sample size, outdated data, or methodological weaknesses.

• Evidence Level and Quality: Use the JHNEBP hierarchy to classify the strength and quality of evidence.

References

Bekele, B. B., Negash, S., Bogale, B., Tesfaye, M., Getachew, D., Weldekidan, F., & Balcha, B. (2020). The effectiveness of diabetes self-management education (DSME) on glycemic control among T2DM patients randomized control trial: Systematic review and meta-analysis protocol. Journal of Diabetes & Metabolic Disorders, 19(2), 1631–1637. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40200-020-00584-3

Nkhoma, D. E., Soko, C. J., Bowrin, P., Manga, Y. B., Greenfield, D., Househ, M., … & Iqbal, U. (2021). Digital interventions self-management education for type 1 and 2 diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine, 210, 106370. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cmpb.2021.106370

NR 702 Week 3 EBP Summary

Rohilla, L., Kaur, S., Duggal, M., Malhi, P., Bharti, B., & Dayal, D. (2021). Diabetes self-management education and support to improve outcomes for children and young adults with type 1 diabetes: An umbrella review of systematic reviews. The Science of Diabetes Self-Management and Care, 47(5), 332–345. https://doi.org/10.1177/26350106211031809

Romero-Castillo, R., Pabón-Carrasco, M., Jiménez-Picón, N., & Ponce-Blandón, J. A. (2022). Effects of a diabetes self-management education program on glucose levels and self-care in type 1 diabetes: A pilot randomized controlled trial. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(23), 16364. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph192316364

Tanaka, R., Shibayama, T., Sugimoto, K., & Hidaka, K. (2020). Diabetes self-management education and support for adults with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Journal of Diabetes Investigation, 11(4), 1152–1166. https://doi.org/10.1111/jdi.13241