Medicine is built on the principle of putting forward hypotheses and testing them at a practical level. A qualified healthcare professional must know the theoretical rationale for solving a particular problem. Without a fundamental knowledge of biology, pharmacology, and human structural features, making a correct diagnosis is impossible. Consequently, the provision of quality medical care is also becoming unavailable. For the treatment and interaction with the patient to bring the most productive result, the nurse must use modern developments in the field of practical and theoretical medicine.
Healthcare professionals adopt a research-based practice, which means that research findings can be combined with their decisions and daily communication with clients. There are several objective reasons for using this approach. First, the treatment is carried out according to modern methods (Trautman, Idzik, Hammersla, & Rosseter, 2018). Medicine is continually developing, and a professional needs to know about the latest developments and discoveries in a particular field of medicine. Second, the use of the precedent principle, in which the patient’s treatment is based on the practical experience of other professionals, can also lead to positive results such as a faster diagnosis and better care (Dingwall & Staniland, 2020). In my workplace, I use this approach daily, since, in addition to continually tracking news in the healthcare world, I need to make sure that my workplace has quick access to digital knowledge bases.
The practical use of scientifically proven theoretical materials helps improve the treatment process in general. Through their work, nurses provide a reasonable rationale for detailed research, making it even more convincing of the effectiveness of specific measures. Every professional must use empirical scientific knowledge to achieve better health outcomes. Different practices lead to various results, and the correct combination of them brings the nurse more competencies and skills during the working process.
References
Dingwall, R., & Staniland, K. (2020). Qualitative research methods for nurses. London, England: Sage.
Trautman, D. E., Idzik, S., Hammersla, M., & Rosseter, R. (2018). Advancing scholarship through translational research: The role of PhD and DNP prepared nurses. Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 23(2). Web.