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Evidence-Based Nursing Interventions for Improving Overall Health: A Comprehensive Review
School of Nursing, Waters College of Health Professions, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA, USA
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Abstract
Evidence-based nursing practice integrates clinical expertise with the best available research evidence and patient preferences to optimize health outcomes [1] . This paper examines key nursing interventions that have demonstrated significant impact on improving overall health across diverse patient populations. The interventions reviewed include patient education, medication management, fall prevention strategies, care coordination, pain management approaches, and telehealth nursing. Each intervention is supported by recent empirical evidence demonstrating measurable improvements in patient outcomes, quality of life, and healthcare system efficiency.
KeywordsEvidence-Based PracticeNursing InterventionsPatient OutcomesCare CoordinationPatient EducationHealth LiteracyPatient SafetyTelehealth Nursing
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