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[Evidence-based practice: strategies for its implementation in nursing].
Cristina Maria Galvão1, Namie Okino Sawada
1Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo. crisgalv@glete.eerp.usp.br
Revista Brasileira De Enfermagem
|November 5, 2003
Summary
Implementing evidence-based practice in nursing improves healthcare quality. Strategies are presented to overcome barriers like skill gaps and resource limitations for successful nursing integration.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Healthcare Quality Improvement
Context:
- Evidence-based practice (EBP) is crucial for enhancing healthcare quality.
- Nurses face significant barriers to EBP implementation, including skill deficits, time constraints, and insufficient organizational support.
- These challenges impede the integration of research findings into clinical nursing practice.
Purpose:
- To identify and present strategies for overcoming barriers to evidence-based practice implementation in nursing.
- To provide actionable recommendations for nurses across all practice areas.
- To facilitate the adoption of research-informed practices in diverse healthcare settings.
Summary:
- This article reviews literature to outline effective strategies for implementing evidence-based practice in nursing.
- Key barriers discussed include lack of nurses' skills, time, and organizational resources (human, material, financial).
- Proposed strategies aim to support nurses in integrating research findings into their daily practice, regardless of their specialty.
Impact:
- Successful implementation of evidence-based practice can lead to improved patient outcomes and enhanced healthcare quality.
- Addressing barriers can empower nurses to utilize research findings more effectively.
- This work supports the advancement of nursing as a profession through the consistent application of best available evidence.