JBI PACES Project Topics
The list below provides current available Audit Criteria Topics in either Alphabetical Order (1st table) or by Specialist Field (2nd table).
NOTE: If you are registering for the JBI Evidence Implementation Program (formerly Evidence-based Clinical Fellowship Program) less than 6 Weeks from the commencement date, you will be required to select a topic from this list. The two tables below have the same titles. The first table is sorted in alphabetical order by title, the second table is sorted by specialist field for ease of reference.
Title (in alphabetical order) | Specialty Field |
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Abdominal Surgery (Colorectal and Gastrectomy): Early Mobilization (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) | Surgical Services |
Abdominal Surgery: Prehabilitation | Surgical Services |
Acute Bacterial Meningitis: Corticosteroids | Infectious Diseases |
Acute Coronary Syndrome: Computed Tomography Coronary Angiography | Cardiovascular |
Acute Low Back Pain: Exercise Therapy | Musculoskeletal |
Acute Pain Management (Emergency Department): Patient-centered Analgesic Prescription | Emergency and Trauma |
Acute Pain Management (Emergency Department): Patient-centered Approach | Emergency and Trauma |
Acute Pancreatitis (Adult and Pediatric): Timing of Enteral Feeding | Gastrointestinal |
Acute Pancreatitis: Diet and Feeding Formula | Gastrointestinal |
Acute Pancreatitis: Route of Feeding | Gastrointestinal |
Acute Pancreatitis: Timing of Oral Feeding | Gastrointestinal |
Acute Psychosis: Assessment and Differential Diagnosis | Mental Health |
Adults with Chronic Diseases: Medication Adherence Strategies | Fundamentals of Care |
Adults with Disabilities: Preventative Oral Health (Community Settings) | Dental and Oral Care |
Advance Care Planning (Acute Care) Implementation | Aged Care |
Advanced Life Support (Post Resuscitation Care): Oxygen Supplementation after the Return of Spontaneous Circulation | Critical Care |
Advanced Life Support: Oxygen Supplementation During Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation | Critical Care |
Adverse Drug Reactions and Allergies: Documentation in Acute Healthcare Facilities | Health Policy |
Adverse Drug Reactions: Detection and Reporting | Health Policy |
Aggression in Hospital and Mental Health Unit: Prevention | Mental Health |
Allergic-Type Reaction to Iodine Contrast Media: Identifying High-Risk Patients | Diagnostic Imaging |
Ambulatory Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy | Surgical Services |
Amputation: Patient Education | Musculoskeletal |
Antenatal (risk of preterm labor): Corticosteroids | Pregnancy and Childbirth |
Antenatal Vaccination: Interventions to Increase Uptake | Pregnancy and Childbirth |
Antenatal: Mental Health Screening | Pregnancy and Childbirth |
Anterior Interosseous Nerve Compression Syndrome: Non-Surgical Management | Nervous System |
Antibiotic Resistance: Development From Antibiotic Use in Humans | Infection Control |
Anti-PD-1/PD-L1 Therapy: Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reaction Management | Cancer |
Anxiety Disorders (Adults): Screening | Mental Health |
Anxiety in Children and Adolescents: Short-term Psychotherapy Interventions (Non-pharmacological) | Mental Health |
Aphasia (Post-Stroke): Provision of Information and Education | Nervous System |
Arteriovenous fistula maturation: Exercise (pre- or post-operative) | Cardiovascular |
Artificial Airway: Subglottic Suctioning | Emergency and Trauma |
Aseptic Techniques: Standard Aseptic Non-Touch Technique | Infection Control |
Asthma (Adults): Self-Management Education | Respiratory |
Atrial Fibrillation: Assessment of Patient Knowledge | Cardiovascular |
Atrial Fibrillation: Electrical Cardioversion | Cardiovascular |
Atrial Fibrillation: Patient Education | Cardiovascular |
Autism Spectrum Disorder (Children and Adolescents): Augmented and Assistive Communication | Mental Health |
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Play Based Therapy (Non-Digital) | Mental Health |
Autism Spectrum Disorders: Dogs (Assistance Dogs/Therapy Dogs) | Mental Health |
Autism Spectrum Disorders: Horses (Equine-Assisted Therapy) | Mental Health |
Basic Life Support (Adult and Pediatric): Strategies to Improve Team Performance and Guideline Adherence | Emergency and Trauma |
Basic Life Support: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Hospitalized Adults | Emergency and Trauma |
Bedside Clinical Handover: Patient Experience and Involvement | Fundamentals of Care |
Bladder Management: Labor (Intrapartum) | Pregnancy and Childbirth |
Bladder Management: Post Partum Period | Pregnancy and Childbirth |
Blood Sampling: Patient-Practitioner Communication | Fundamentals of Care |
Borderline Personality Disorder (Adults): Stepped-care Approach | Mental Health |
Borderline Personality Disorder (Children and Adolescents): Psychological Treatment | Mental Health |
Borderline Personality Disorder: Acute Symptom Management in the Emergency Department | Mental Health |
Bowel Preparation (Colonoscopy): Patient Education | Gastrointestinal |
Breastfeeding (Low Birth Weight Infants): Initiation, Duration and Exclusivity | Pregnancy and Childbirth |
Bronchiolitis (Infants): Management | Respiratory |
Burns (Children): Initiation of Enteral Nutrition | Burns |
Burns (Hypermetabolic Response): Nutrition Management (Pediatric and Adult) | Burns |
Burns: Clinical Depth Assessment | Burns |
Cancer (Adults and Older Adults): Exercise Prescription | Cancer |
Cancer (General): Nutrition screening and assessment | Nutrition and Metabolic |
Cancer Anorexia Cachexia Syndrome: Non-Pharmacological Management | Cancer |
Cancer Patients: Home Parenteral Nutrition | Cancer |
Cancer Patients: Telehealth (Adoption) | Cancer |
Cancer Patients: Written and Verbal Information | Cancer |
Cancer Related Fatigue: Assessment | Cancer |
Cancer: Pre-Chemotherapy Patient Education | Cancer |
Cardiac Catheterization Procedures: Pre-Procedural Care | Cardiovascular |
Cardiac Catheterization: Peri-Procedure Nursing Care | Cardiovascular |
Cardiac Rehabilitation: Core Components | Cardiovascular |
Cardiovascular Disease (Primary Prevention): Clinical Assessment of Cardiovascular Disease Risk | Cardiovascular |
Care of the Percutaneous Nephrostomy Tube | Urinary |
Cellulitis: Management | Wound and Skin Care |
Central Venous Access Device (Adult, Pediatric and Neonates): Assessment of Catheter Function | Critical Care |
Central Venous Access Device (CVAD) Care: Dressing and Catheter Securement | Fundamentals of Care |
Central Venous Access Device (CVAD): Insertion | Fundamentals of Care |
Central Venous Access Device: Flushing and Locking Catheter Lumens to Maintain Patency | Fundamentals of Care |
Central Venous Access Device: Management of Chemical Occlusion | Critical Care |
Central Venous Access Device: Removal and/or Replacement | Fundamentals of Care |
Central Venous Access Device: Skin Preparation and Skin Antisepsis | Fundamentals of Care |
Central Venous Access Device: Use of Thrombolytic Agents to Treat Thrombus Occlusion | Fundamentals of Care |
Cervical Spine Injury (Suspected): Evaluation and Initial Management in the Emergency Department | Emergency and Trauma |
Cesarean Delivery: Prophylactic Antibiotics | Infection Control |
Challenging Behavior in Older Adults with Dementia (Nursing Home): General Principles for Non-Pharmacological Management | Aged Care |
Chemotherapy: Nursing Education | Cancer |
Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: Screening and Assessment | Cancer |
Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: Treatment | Cancer |
Chest Pain: Initial Assessment of Suspected Cardiac Chest Pain | Cardiovascular |
Child Immunization in Low- and Middle-income Countries: Interventions to Increase Uptake and Adherence | Infectious Diseases |
Child Maltreatment: Identification by Healthcare Professionals (Hospital Settings) | Pediatrics |
Childhood Obesity (2 to 18 years): Assessment and Staging | Nutrition and Metabolic |
Childhood Obesity (2 to 18 years): Screening | Nutrition and Metabolic |
Chronic Disease : Self-Management | Cardiovascular |
Chronic Heart Failure: Transitional Care from Hospital to Home | Cardiovascular |
Chronic Low Back Pain: Assessment | Musculoskeletal |
Chronic Low Back Pain: Patient-led Goal Setting | Musculoskeletal |
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Advance Care Planning | Respiratory |
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Chest Physiotherapy | Respiratory |
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Home Care by Outreach Nurses | Respiratory |
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation | Respiratory |
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Pulmonary Rehabilitation | Respiratory |
Chronic Pain (Older Adults): Nursing Interventions | Aged Care |
Chronic Primary Low Back Pain: Acupuncture | Musculoskeletal |
Chronic Primary Low Back Pain: Dry Needling | Musculoskeletal |
Clinical Deterioration (Pediatric): Early Detection | Pediatrics |
Clinical Deterioration: Early Detection | Health Policy |
Clinical Deterioration: Escalation of Care | Health Policy |
Clinical Handover: Transfer between units within an acute care hospital | Fundamentals of Care |
Colonoscopy: Bowel Preparation (Low Residue vs Clear Liquid Diet) | Gastrointestinal |
Colonoscopy: Bowel/Colon Cleansing (Colonic Lavage Solutions) | Gastrointestinal |
Community-Acquired Pneumonia: Criteria-led Hospital Discharge | Respiratory |
Conflict Resolution in Healthcare Settings: Staff Conflicts | Mental Health |
Constipation (Secondary): Assessment of Hospitalized Patients | Gastrointestinal |
Coronary Angiography: Post-Procedural Early Mobilization | Cardiovascular |
COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control (Patients and Healthcare Professionals): Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy | Infection Control |
Critically Ill Patients (Adults): Glycemic Control | Critical Care |
Cutaneous and Mucocutaneous Leishmaniasis (New world): Treatment | Infectious Diseases |
Cutaneous Melanoma (Skin Cancer): Prevention Strategies | Cancer |
Cystic Fibrosis: Physical Training | Respiratory |
Dehydration in Children (Without Shock or Suspected Cholera): Oral Rehydration Solution | Pediatrics |
Dehydration in Older Adults: Assessment and Diagnosis | Aged Care |
Dehydration in Older Adults: Prevention and Treatment | Aged Care |
Delayed Cord Clamping: Preterm Neonates | Pregnancy and Childbirth |
Delirium (Adults): Non-pharmacological Prevention and Management in Acute Care | Mental Health |
Delirium (Adults): Non-Pharmacological Prevention and Management within Intensive Care Units | Critical Care |
Delirium (Adults): Pharmacological Prevention and Management within Intensive Care Units | Critical Care |
Delirium (Adults): Screening and Assessment within Intensive Care Units | Critical Care |
Delirium: Screening and Assessment in Acute Care | Fundamentals of Care |
Dementia (Older People): Reduction of Restrictive Practices (Workforce Competency Development) | Mental Health |
Dementia: Communication Skills Training for Staff | Aged Care |
Dementia: Impact of Dementia Education Programs on Care Staff | Aged Care |
Dental Anxiety (Children): Non-pharmacological Management Strategies | Dental and Oral Care |
Depression in Heart Failure: Exercise | Mental Health |
Depression, Dementia, Delirium (3D): Differential Diagnosis | Aged Care |
Depression: Short-Term Psychodynamic Therapies | Mental Health |
Diabetes Mellitus (Adults): Teach-back Education Strategy | Endocrine and Diabetes |
Diabetes Mellitus (Type 2): Education | Endocrine and Diabetes |
Diagnostic or Therapeutic Procedures (Children): Assessment/Evaluation for Procedural Sedation or Anesthesia | Pediatrics |
Diagnostic or Therapeutic Procedures (Children): Distraction Techniques | Pediatrics |
Diarrhea Prevention (Children and Adults): Water, Sanitation and Hygiene | Health Policy |
Discharge Planning (Acute Care): Key Principles | Health Policy |
Discharge Planning: Mental Health Care | Mental Health |
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS) Syndrome: Initial Management | Emergency and Trauma |
Dry Eye Disease: Diagnostic Accuracy of Screening Questionnaires | Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat |
Dry Eye Disease: Treatment with Artificial Tears | Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat |
Dysphagia (Adults): Screening | Nervous System |
Dysphagia (Older Adults): Screening and Assessment | Aged Care |
Dysphagia in Acute Care: Nurse-initiated Screening | Gastrointestinal |
Edematous Hand (Trauma): Non-Pharmacological Management | Emergency and Trauma |
Elder Abuse: Reporting by Health Care Professionals | Aged Care |
Elective Thoracic Surgery (Adults): Systematic Perioperative Oral Hygiene | Infection Control |
Electrocardiography: Principles of performing an ECG | Cardiovascular |
Emergency Contraception: Counseling | Reproductive Health |
End-of-Life Care in the Emergency Department | Emergency and Trauma |
End-of-Life Care: Nursing Assessment | Palliative Care |
Endoscopic Procedure with Sedation: Discharge Planning | Surgical Services |
Endotracheal Tube Extubation (Adults): Cuff Leak Test | Critical Care |
Endotracheal Tube Extubation (Adults): Post-Extubation Respiratory Support | Critical Care |
Endotracheal Tube Extubation (Adults): Spontaneous Breathing Trials | Critical Care |
Endotracheal Tube Extubation (Pediatric): Spontaneous Breathing Trials | Critical Care |
Enteral Nutrition (Enteral Tube Feeding): Infection Control | Infection Control |
Enteral Tube Feeding (Nasogastric and Gastrostomy): Discharge Education | Gastrointestinal |
Enteral Tube Feeding: Mouth Care | Gastrointestinal |
Epistaxis (Adults): Initial Management | Emergency and Trauma |
Extravasation from Intravenous Computerized Tomography Contrast Media (Adults): Prevention | Diagnostic Imaging |
Falls (Older Adults): Preventative Interventions in Residential Aged Care | Aged Care |
Falls (Older Adults): Prevention (Hospital Settings) | Aged Care |
Falls (Older Adults): Risk Factors (Community Settings) | Aged Care |
Falls in Older Adults: Exercise for Prevention in the Community Setting | Aged Care |
Femoral Coronary Angiography: Post-Procedural Patient Positioning | Cardiovascular |
Fetal Malposition (Occiput Posterior And Occiput Transverse): Diagnosis During Intrapartum | Pregnancy and Childbirth |
Fetal Malposition (Occiput Posterior): Intrapartum Interventions to Promote Fetal Rotation | Pregnancy and Childbirth |
Food Allergies in Children and Adolescents: Outpatient Dietitian Management | Nutrition and Metabolic |
Foreign Body Airway Obstruction: Interventions for Removal | Emergency and Trauma |
Frailty (Older Adults): Management in Community Settings (Excluding Exercise) | Aged Care |
Frostbite: First Aid and Management | Emergency and Trauma |
Gastrostomy Feeding (School Setting): Tube Care and Infection Control | Nutrition and Metabolic |
General and Abdominal Surgery: Mechanical Prophylaxis for Venous Thromboembolism | Surgical Services |
Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Pharmacological Management (General Principles) | Mental Health |
Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors | Mental Health |
Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause: Non-hormone Therapies | Reproductive Health |
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Management (Blood Glucose Monitoring) | Pregnancy and Childbirth |
Gestational Diabetes: Screening Approaches | Endocrine and Diabetes |
Gonorrhea (Neisseria Gonorrhoeae): Treatment | Infectious Diseases |
Grief and Loss: Group Therapy | Mental Health |
Guillain-Barré Syndrome: Exercise | Nervous System |
Hand Hygiene: Indications and General Principles in Primary, Community and Acute Healthcare Settings | Fundamentals of Care |
Health Care Teams (Inter-professional): General Principles and Strategies for Communication | Fundamentals of Care |
Healthcare Provider Communication with Pediatric Patients/Carers | Pediatrics |
Healthcare Teams: Effect of Supervision and Mentoring on Quality of Patient Care | Health Policy |
Hearing Aids (Older Adults) | Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat |
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Donation: Education | Cancer |
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: Oral Care | Cancer |
Hemodialysis: Catheter-Related Infection Prevention | Urinary |
Hepatic Arterial Infusion: Port Management | Cancer |
Hepatitis B (Adults): Diagnosis | Infectious Diseases |
Herpes Zoster (HIV-Associated): Pharmacological Treatment | Infectious Diseases |
Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: Dosage of Acute In-patient Rehabilitation | Musculoskeletal |
Hirschsprung Disease (Neonates and Infants): Rectal Irrigation Discharge Education |
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