JBI PACES Project Topics

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

Title (in alphabetical order)

Specialty Field

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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