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Sources and models for moving research evidence into clinical practice
1School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. bdavies@uottawa.ca
Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing : JOGNN
|October 2, 2002
Summary
Implementing high-quality nursing research into practice requires multifaceted interventions. Assessing barriers and using active approaches are key to effectively changing provider behavior and improving patient care.
Area of Science:
- Evidence-based practice in nursing
- Healthcare quality improvement
- Nursing research dissemination
Background:
- High-quality research evidence is accessible via resources like the Cochrane Library and professional guidelines.
- Translating research findings into clinical nursing practice is a complex challenge.
- Modifying healthcare provider behavior is difficult, even with clear evidence benefits.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe interventions for implementing research findings in nursing practice.
- To explore organizational and theoretical perspectives for increasing research utilization.
- To provide strategies for overcoming barriers in evidence transfer to nursing.
Main Methods:
- Review of interventions for research implementation in nursing.
- Description of organizational strategies for evidence uptake.
- Exploration of theoretical frameworks for research utilization.
Main Results:
- Active, multifaceted interventions targeting assessed barriers are most effective.
- A range of implementation strategies are available for nursing practice.
- Organizational and theoretical approaches can enhance research use.
Conclusions:
- Effective implementation of nursing research requires active, barrier-focused strategies.
- Multifaceted interventions are crucial for translating evidence into practice.
- Organizational and theoretical perspectives offer valuable insights for research utilization.