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Strategies for overcoming barriers in implementing evidence-based practice.

Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk1

  • 1Center for Research and Evidence-Based Practice, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program, University of Rochester School of Nursing, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box SON, Rochester, NY 14642, USA. Bernadette_Melnyk@urmc.rochester.edu

Pediatric Nursing
|April 19, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Implementing evidence-based practice (EBP) in nursing requires evaluating strategies and a commitment from individuals and systems. This can improve nursing retention and address practice knowledge gaps.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Science
  • Healthcare Implementation Science

Background:

  • Barriers to implementing evidence-based practice (EBP) in nursing are numerous.
  • Formal evaluation of EBP implementation strategies is needed to understand their impact on nurses' knowledge, beliefs, attitudes, and practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of evaluating strategies for EBP implementation in nursing.
  • To emphasize the need for systemic commitment and resource allocation for advancing EBP in nursing.
  • To underscore the necessity of integrating EBP education into nursing curricula.

Main Methods:

  • This study synthesizes existing knowledge on EBP implementation in nursing.
  • It reviews the impact of EBP on nursing practice and retention.
  • It identifies gaps in research and calls for collaborative efforts between researchers and advanced practice nurses (APNs).

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Main Results:

  • Various strategies exist to overcome EBP implementation barriers, but their effectiveness requires formal evaluation.
  • A commitment to EBP and resource allocation are crucial for its advancement in nursing.
  • Integrating EBP into nursing education can foster a culture where it becomes the norm.

Conclusions:

  • Formal evaluation of EBP implementation strategies is essential.
  • Systemic commitment, resource allocation, and curriculum integration are key to advancing EBP in nursing.
  • Collaborative research is needed to address evidence gaps and improve nursing practices, potentially aiding nurse retention.