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Focus on nursing point-of-care tools: application of a new evaluation rubric

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posted on 2023-04-24, 21:42 authored by Annie NickumAnnie Nickum, Emily Johnson-BarlowEmily Johnson-Barlow, Rebecca RaszewskiRebecca Raszewski, Ryan Rafferty
Objective: Point-of-care tools (PoCTs) provide evidence-based information on patient care and procedures at the time of need. Registered nurses have unique practice needs, and many PoCTs are marketed to support their practice. However, there is little reported evidence in the literature about evaluating nursing-focused PoCTs Case Presentation: The investigators developed a rubric containing evaluation criteria based on content, coverage of nursing topics, transparency of the evidence, user perception, and customization of PoCTs for supporting nursing practice. The investigators selected five PoCTs cited in the literature and of interest to local nursing leadership: ClinicalKey for Nursing, DynaMed, Lippincott’s Advisor and Procedures, Nursing Reference Center Plus, and UpToDate. Application of the rubric found Lippincott had the highest coverage of diagnoses, while ClinicalKey for Nursing had strong content focused on interventions and outcomes. Nursing Reference Center Plus provided the most well-rounded coverage of nursing terminology and topics. DynaMed and UpToDate were more transparent with indicating conflict of interest, but both had lower coverage of nursing terminology, content, and care processes.   Conclusion: None of the five PoCTs strongly met all of the evaluated criteria. The rubric developed for this study highlights each PoCT’s strengths and weaknesses that can then be used to inform the decision-making process based on priorities and budget. The investigators recommend licensing a nursing PoCT and a PoCT like DynaMed or UpToDate to provide comprehensive, evidence-based, patient care coverage and to meet the diverse information needs of nurses.

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Nickum, A., Johnson-Barlow, E., Raszewski, R.Rafferty, R. (2022). Focus on nursing point-of-care tools: application of a new evaluation rubric. Journal of the Medical Library Association, 110(3), 358-364. https://doi.org/10.5195/jmla.2022.1257

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University Library System, University of Pittsburgh

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1536-5050

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