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Keywords
Evidence-Based Practice, nurse residency programs, critical thinking
Disciplines
Nursing
Description
An Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) project is included in nurse residency programs to bridge the gap between academic theory and clinical practice. It empowers new nurses to enhance patient care quality, build critical thinking skills, increase professional confidence, and meet organizational standards like Magnet designation.
Keeping patients healthy and safe is one of our top priority as nurses. However, this can become a challenge when patients become confused or agitated as they can risk harming themselves by pulling out lines or falling. Most nurses are familiar with the use of bed alarms, safety sitters and restraints for hospitalized patients who are suffering from cognitive impairment, delirium, suicidal ideation, or another behavior-altering conditions. The goal of this project was to use less restrictive measures to keep patients safe as well as inform fellow nurses of available resources.
Publication Date
5-6-2026
Recommended Citation
Pechler E, Ferhadson A. Alternative interventions for confused patients. Presented at Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital; 2026 May 6-12; Royal Oak, MI.
Comments
Nurses Week at Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Royal Oak, MI, May 6-12, 2026.