Competency 6

Engage in research-informed
practice and practiceinformed research.

Practice Behavior #6.1

Use

practice experience to inform scientific

inquiry.

Since I first began completing assessments at my internship, I

have learned what works for me in terms of how I prepare myself
and perform my assessments with patients. I have also learned
how to approach people with various diagnoses, such as
congestive hear failure and the things to tell them. For example,
when going on home visits with the CCTP coach, I have learned
which tips to share with the patients in regards to their
conditions.

Practice Behavior 6.2

Use

research evidence to inform

practice.

After years of completing these assessments, those working at the

hospital in case management have figured out which assessment
tools work best for them and which ones help them to complete
the most effective ones possible. They have also learned what
types of specific questions and procedures work best with certain
populations of people. Also, for example, when working with a
patient who has been diagnosed with a health condition, such as
congestive heart failure, I now know what types of questions to
ask them and how to address their diagnoses with them.