Apprenticeship Learning Log
Date of Learning: 18/10/2024
Time: 9:30 to 12:30
Title of learning activity: Delivering Quality Care through Evidence Based Practice: Session 7: Promoting health and preventing ill health
Diary of Learning activity
(itemise learning activity and reflect on the main points of learning from each. You should identify for each entry the relevant KSB)
Reflection on Learning Activity (include model of reflection e.g. Driscoll or Gibbs):
Learning outcomes:
- Understanding the principles of health promotion,
- Protection and improvement of health
- Inequalities in health outcomes
- Importance of early years and childhood experiences on the impact of life choices
- The determinants of health, illness and wellbeing in a global context.
What?
Session 7 focused on health promotion and illness prevention within the framework of evidence-based practice (EBP). These sessions highlighted the principles of health promotion and illness prevention with a particular focus on empowering individuals and reducing disease risks. Various concepts were examines, including health promotion initiatives such as public health campaigns, and illness prevention strategies, like vaccination programs. Additionally the session analysed the importance of clinical guidelines, including those provided by the NICE, in ensuring that interventions are grounded in evidence. Case studies, such as smoking cessation initiatives, were utilised to illustrated effective application of EBP. Collaborative activities involved the formulation of prevention strategies for chronic diseases, leveraging research evidence to inform the design of interventions.
So what?
The sessions highlighted the essential function of evidence-based practice (EBP) within nursing, especially in promoting health and preventing illness. I realised how interventions supported by research evidence, like vaccination and screening initiatives, contribute to significant advancement in public health outcomes. the case studies illustrated the necessity of different populations, all while utilising strong evidence. In reflecting on my responsibilities as a Nursing Associate, I acknowledged that grasping and implementing these principles is vital for effective patient education, minimising risks and enhancing health promotion efforts. Furthermore, the collaborative group activities underscored the importance of teamwork and innovative thinking in the development of interventions.
Now what?
In the future, I will actively engage with existing clinical guidelines and research to guide my health promotion initiatives. For instance, I intend to employ evidence- based approaches. I aspire to enhance my capacity for critically assessing evidence and applying it to distinct patient populations, with an emphasis on prevention strategies tailored to individual requirements. In addition, I will engage in collaborative effots to execute and evaluate health promotion programs, ensuring that interventions are both effective and consistent with the most recent standards. Ongoing reflection and professional growth will be instrumental in advancing my contributions to health promotion and the prevention of disease.
KBS Addresssed:
Knowledges: 1, 4, 6-8, 10-11, 30, 33, 37, 43
Skills: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 43
Behaviours: 1, 2, 3