Clinical Research: Evaluation of Healing Touch\u27s Effect on Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) Recovery, a Randomized Study

This study is assessing the efficacy of Healing Touch on patients receiving Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting at St. Cloud Hospital. A single previous research study determined Healing Touch, when added to standard nursing care, can significantly reduce anxiety and length of stay in patients undergoing CABG procedures.https://digitalcommons.centracare.com/nursing_posters/1087/thumbnail.jp

Evidence into Practice: Hospital and Academic Partnership Demonstrating Exemplary Professional Practice in EBP

EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE (EBP) is an integral part of current nursing practice. Innovative methods for eliminating sacred cows and promoting EBP are needed.1 One approach that can be beneficial is developing strategic partnerships between practice and academics.2-4 In a large Midwestern hospital, nurse leaders, clinical nurses, students, and affiliated faculty members of the Nursing Research and/or Evidence-Based (EBP) Committee work together to support the implementation of EBP projects. Through collaborative work, innovative EBP ideas are generated and incorporated into the committee\u27s annual work plan