Reply to these two post:
In your responses to your classmates, address the following:
Enhance your peer’s post(s) to include more information to build the class’s knowledge about the topic.
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Remember to use credible references for each post.
Post 1
A systematic review tries to collect all available empirical research using clearly defined, systematic methods to obtain answers to a particular question (Ahn & Kang, 2018). A systematic review is a review of a clearly worded question that uses a systematic approach. Reproducible methods for the identification, selection, and critical evaluation of all relevant research, and for the collection and analysis of data from studies included in the review (Grove & Gray, 2019).
Systematic review is like planning an event or party. There is an organizational method that goes into the event such as researching caterers, florists, and entertainment to ensure the operation goes smoothly by using a systematic approach.
A meta-analysis is the statistical process that involves analyzing, and combining the results of several similar studies (Ahn & Kang, 2018). Modern statistical meta-analysis extends beyond combining the magnitude of the effects of a set of studies using a weighted average (Grove & Gray, 2019).
A meta-analysis is like combining your paternal grandmother and maternal grandmother’s mac & cheese recipes. Both will differ, but you will be able to interpret your favorite and least favorite ingredients to create your unique and refined mac & cheese dish to pass down to your own children.
References
Ahn, E., & Kang, H. (2018). Introduction to systematic review and meta-analysis. NCBI, 71(2), 103–112. Retrieved July 19, 2021, from https://doi.org/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5903119/Links to an external site.
Grove, S. K., & Gray, J. R. (2019). Understanding nursing research: Building an evidence-based practice (7th ed.). Elsevier.
Post 2:
Write one paragraph discussing the differences between systematic reviews and meta-analyses; Include one clear reason when you would use each of them, or when done together (using both).
Systematic reviews take a defined question for research (Grove & Gray, 2019). It takes empirical study and tries to answer the question (Grove & Gray, 2019). On the other hand, a meta-analysis employs statistical methods to build a summary of the results (Grove & Gray, 2019). Systematic reviews view all relevant published literature; therefore, they have predetermined criteria for eligibility (Grove & Gray, 2019).
The utilization of systematic reviews is best for qualitative data and emphasizes the quality of the evidence (Grove & Gray, 2019).
Meta-analyses work well for uniform studies regarding the topic, interventions, and results to provide a meaningful summary (Grove & Gray, 2019).
Write one paragraph on clinical practice guidelines and locate/read one guideline that you use or should use in your current clinical practice. Use the resources above.
Clinical practice guidelines are statements developed systematically to direct decisions regarding specific clinical circumstances (FNU Library, 2021). It provides clearly defined roles of treatment modalities for the diagnosis and management of patients (NIH, 2022). These treatment recommendations were developed through an arduous systematic review (NIH, 2022). These guidelines are not strict protocols to adhere to but recommendations for the care of patients (NIH, 2022).
I utilize clinical practice guidelines daily, including essential infection prevention and control guidelines (CDC, 2020). These include basic hand hygiene procedures to prevent hospital-acquired infections and germs transfer between patients (CDC, 2020). It also covers isolation precautions based on diagnoses (CDC, 2020). These precautions create a barrier between people and germs (CDC, 2020). These guidelines also cover the disinfection of equipment utilized between patients (CDC, 2020). This prevents the transmission of germs between a surface and another person (CDC, 2020).
Thank you,
Jessica Torbett
References
(2020, September 9). Guidelines library | Infection control. Www.cdc.gov. https://www.cdc.gov/infectioncontrol/guidelines/
FNU Library. (2021). Introduction to clinical practice guidelines. Www.youtube.com. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Nu8i4PBbtQ
Grove, S. K., & Gray, J. R. (2019). Understanding nursing research: Building an evidence-based practice (7th ed.). Elsevier.
NIH. (2022). Clinical practice guidelines. NCCIH. https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/providers/clinicalpractice
