Advancements in Nursing Care: A Review of Evidence – Based Practices

Abstract

The nursing care has been changing significantly in the past few decades, driven by the uptake of evidence-based practice (EBP), new technologies, and a growing focus on patient-centred and holistic care. Evidence-based nursing will integrate the strongest evidence with clinical experience and patient preferences to guide clinical decision-making, improve safety, and improve health outcomes. This review summarises the main contributions to the nursing care, paying special attention to the standardisation of clinical procedures, the use of digital technologies and artificial intelligence, and the application of interdisciplinary teamwork. Standardised evidence-based practices including domains of infection control, management of analgesia, wound care, and chronic disease management have reduced practice variability, clinical errors, and have facilitated provision of high-quality care. Electronic health records, decision-support systems, telehealth modalities, computer-based educational programmes, and other technological advances have enabled the nurses to obtain evidence, improve their clinical judgment, and increase their efficiency in care. Taking into consideration patient-centred and holistic approaches emphasize the physical, emotional and social well-being of patients, thus promoting involvement, satisfaction and compliance with treatment regimens.