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Evidence Boosters

RNAO Evidence Boosters are two-page infographics that demonstrate the impact of evidence-based practice implementation using Nursing Quality Indicators for Reporting and Evaluation® (NQuIRE®) data. They showcase Best Practice Spotlight Organization® success stories on implementation strategies, practice and policy changes, and health outcomes.

Evidence Boosters allow organizations to share implementation and evaluation information with executives, managers and front-line staff to highlight the effects of best practice guidelines using NQuIRE data.

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Dec. 1, 2019

This evidence booster focuses on LTC homes who participated in CoPs over the years from 2015-2018, demonstrating levels of impact on participants and the adoption of recommendations from the two falls prevention BPGs (2011[revised], 2017).

Dec. 1, 2019

The aim of this Evidence Booster is to examine the quality of partnerships with persons and families experiencing care through implementation of RNAO's best practice guidelines Client Centred Care and Person- and Family-Centred Care.

June 1, 2019

Nurses and other health providers have a central role to play in reducing these expenditures by leading and evaluating evidence-based falls prevention initiatives.

March 1, 2019

The aim of this Evidence Booster is to examine changes in health outcomes associated with the implementation of RNAO's best practice guidelines (BPG) Prevention of Falls and Fall Injuries in the Older Adult and Preventing Falls and Reducing Injury from Falls.

Dec. 1, 2018

Nestled in the rural community of Millbrook is Centennial Place Long-Term Care (LTC)  home with 128 residents. 

Dec. 1, 2018

In 2010, the global economic impact of dental diseases amounted to US$442 billion. Across OECD countries, 5% (average) of total health expenditures originate from treatment of oral diseases. Recent findings suggest oral diseases account for productivity losses of over $1 billion per year in Canada alone.1 Improvements in oral health would result in substantial economic benefits by reducing treatment costs and by decreasing productivity losses in the labour market.

Dec. 1, 2018

Approximately 1.53 million Ontarians are living with diabetes and between 16,600 and 27,600 may develop a diabetic foot ulcer (DFU). The direct health-care costs for DFU are between $320 to $400 million and indirect costs are between $35 to $60 million. Offloading devices (devices that relieve pressure) have demonstrated substantial cost savings. An offloading device can cost between $100 (removable cast walker) to $1,500 (total contact casting), as opposed to $70,000 per amputation. The estimated cost savings for Ontario is between $48 to $75 million per year due to saved limbs.

Sept. 19, 2018

Highland Wood is a non-profit 30-bed long-term care home, and is attached to the Haliburton Highland Health Services in the Central East Local Health Integration Network. Michelle Douglas, the director of care (DOC) reflected on influenza season as being a difficult time for both residents and families when visitors are limited during an outbreak.

Sept. 1, 2018

Two days of Professional Skills training were provided annually for registered staff. Internal and external experts supported the training, including the RNAO LTC Best Practice Coordinator.

Sept. 1, 2018

To examine changes in care processes associated with the implementation of the RNAO BPG Screening for Delirium, Dementia and Depression in Older Adults (2010) in two Ontario hospital Best Practice Spotlight Organizations® (BPSO®).