The purpose of this descriptive study was to determine if participation in an online journal club increased the understanding of the research process and its impact on evidence based practice. Participant data from 78 volunteer participants were content analyzed. Results reflect a gradual ability to critically review the article under critique, and a mastery of the process. As one of several activities available within the Career Ladder, the online journal club was perceived a valuable, as evidence by a 50% participation rate. Online journal club activities will continue to be offered at the study site, and may be used as a Career Ladder opportunity.
The purpose of this survey study was to describe the motivation and perceived outcomes from registered nurses (RNs) who participated in a hospital-based journal club. Using a web-based format, data were collected from 40 registered nurses who completed at least one journal club activity in the previous six months. The majority of these participants (78%) disclosed career ladder points as the primary reason for completing the activity. The most frequently cited perceived outcome was an increased desire to provide evidence-based care. Age and number of years as a RN influenced the perception of the benefit of journal club participation.
Superstitious beliefs are embraced among healthcare providers regardless of the lack of, or inconsistency in, scientific validation. Previous research identified the belief that the presence of a full moon increased the number of births and the number of patients seeking care in an Emergency Department setting for psychiatric concerns. Using a retrospective approach, nine months of medical record data from the Women's Health Department detailing the number of births and nine months of medical record data from the Emergency Department were analyzed. Correlation of births on full moon dates was compared to overall rates, and overall Emergency Department contacts and contacts specifically for psychiatric concerns were compared to rates on non-full moon dates. Analyses failed to identify any statistically significant differences in either clinical scenario during the full moon dates. The use of superstitions, among healthcare professionals, provides a sense of control, which may reduce anxiety. While scientific advantages may not be able to detect a connection between behavioral differences and lunar phases, embracing one's beliefs in superstition may provide a mindfulness approach which is supportive while recognizing that the clinical environment cannot be controlled.
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