1. A POCKET GUIDE TO PUBLIC SPEAKING 4 TH EDITION Chapter 36 Nursing and Allied Health Courses

2. Evidence-Based Practice Presentation  Criteria:  Reviews scientific literature on clinical problems  Critically evaluates the findings  Suggests best practices for standards of care

3. Evidence-Based Practice Presentation (cont.)  Tasks:  Define the research problem.  Review scientific literature on the issue.  Describe method/design, sample size, reliability  Discuss the strength of the evidence.  Indicate whether practice should be adopted

4. Clinical Case Study Presentation  Elements:  Overview of patient information  Description of pre-treatment workup (with results)  Review of treatment options  Outcome of treatment plan  Surveillance plan

5. Quality Improvement Proposal  Elements:  Review of existing practice  Description of proposed quality improvement  Review of scientific literature on proposed practice  Plan of action for implementation

6. Treatment Plan Reports  Case conference:  Description of patient status  Explanation of disease process  Steps in the treatment regimen

7. Treatment Plan Reports (cont.)  Goals for patient and family  Plans for patient’s care at home  Review of financial needs  Assessment of resources available

8. Treatment Plan Reports (cont.)  Shift report:  Patient name, location, reason for care  Current physical status  Day on clinical pathway for diagnosis  Pertinent psychological data  Care needs

9. Preparing Effective Presentations in Nursing and Allied Health Courses  Use evidence-based guidelines.  Demonstrate a solid grasp of the relevant data.  Organize by the severity of patient problems.

10. Preparing Effective Presentations in Nursing and Allied Health Courses (cont.)  Present both the patient and the illness.  Include only essential facts.  Be prepared to answer all questions.