The clinical guidelines for management of incontinence developed by the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO):
a. Reflect practice that is fiscally directed and sound.
b. Articulate practice recommendations de-veloped from synthesis and review of evidence.
c. Are intended to increase awareness of is-sues in incontinence management.
d. Reflect a compilation of information from a variety and range of sources related to incontinence.
B
The evidence-based practice (EBP) movement has grown exponentially with scientific publica-tions, establishment of collaboration centers, resources on the Web, and grants focused specifi-cally on translating of research into practice. A number of evidence-based nursing centers have been established around the world. These centers have teams of researchers who critically ap-praise evidence and then disseminate protocols for the use of evidence in practice. In this exam-ple, clinical guidelines have been developed by a professional nursing organization on the basis of best possible evidence on incontinence management. Although issues may be raised in the recommendations, the purpose is to guide practice for the purposes of better patient care.
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