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Resources to enhance evidence-based nursing practice.
D K Ciliska1, J Pinelli, A DiCenso
1School of Nursing, McMaster University, 1200 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8N 3Z5. Ciliska@mcmaster.ca
AACN Clinical Issues
|January 5, 2002
Summary
Evidence-based practice in nursing integrates research, patient preferences, and resources for optimal care. Overcoming barriers like time and access requires utilizing available resources and developing key skills.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Research
Background:
- Evidence-based practice (EBP) is crucial for informed patient care decisions.
- Nurses face barriers to EBP, including time constraints and limited access to research.
- Lack of search and appraisal skills also impedes EBP implementation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight resources supporting evidence-based nursing.
- To describe strategies for developing and sustaining EBP.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of resources and strategies for EBP.
- Analysis of common barriers to research utilization in nursing.
Main Results:
- Numerous resources exist to help nurses overcome EBP barriers.
- Specific strategies can be employed to build and maintain EBP.
Conclusions:
- Available resources and targeted strategies can facilitate the adoption of evidence-based nursing.
- Nurses can enhance patient care by overcoming EBP implementation challenges.