Evidence-based practice and perioperative nursing

Area of Science:

• Nursing Science
• Healthcare Quality Improvement

Background:

• Healthcare systems increasingly emphasize evidence-based practice (EBP).
• Research utilization is crucial for future nursing practice.
• Perioperative nursing requires a focus on EBP.

Purpose of the Study:

• To outline the fundamental steps for developing EBP in nursing.
• To describe strategies for finding EBP guidelines and resources.
• To advocate for prioritizing EBP in perioperative nursing.

Main Methods:

• Presentation of basic steps for EBP implementation.
• Description of methods for locating EBP resources.
• Call to action for perioperative nurse researchers and leaders.

Main Results:

• The abstract outlines a process for developing EBP.
• Strategies for accessing EBP guidelines are provided.
• The importance of EBP for perioperative nursing is highlighted.

Conclusions:

• EBP implementation in perioperative nursing promises improved quality and outcomes.
• Perioperative nurses should prioritize the development and integration of EBP.
• Further research and leadership are needed to advance EBP in this specialty.