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1University of Sheffield School of Nursing and Midwifery.
Abstract:
Practice nurses are involved in activities related to the prevention of cardiovascular disease and stroke. But the degree to which they use evidence-based practice in this area varies considerably. A Department of Health-funded study of 1,187 practice nurses in 11 health authorities identified significant links between individual and organisational factors and the use of research to guide practice. The study's authors discuss issues surrounding educational preparation, accessibility of research findings, the use of protocols and organisational influences.
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