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Research awareness: An important factor for evidence-based practice?
Robert McSherry1, Angela Artley, Jan Holloran
1School of Health and Social Care, Practice Development Team, University of Teesside, Middlesbrough, UK. Robert.McSherry@tees.ac.uk
Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing
|September 13, 2006
Summary
Registered health care professionals (RHCPs) support evidence-based practice but face barriers like lack of time and knowledge. Improving research awareness and training is crucial for integrating evidence into patient care.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Research
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Health Professions Education
Background:
- Translating research findings into clinical practice remains a significant challenge in healthcare.
- A gap often exists between the growing body of scientific literature and its application in patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess research awareness among registered health care professionals (RHCPs).
- To determine the impact of research awareness on the adoption of evidence-based practice (EBP) activities.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive quantitative study was conducted with 2,126 RHCPs in a UK acute hospital.
- A self-completion Research Awareness Questionnaire (RAQ) measured attitudes, understanding, and EBP associations.
- Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics in SPSS.
Main Results:
- 91% of 843 respondents agreed that EBP improves patient care.
- Significant associations were found between research confidence and adequate research process knowledge, understanding, and training.
- Positive attitudes towards research were prevalent across all RHCP positions and grades.
Conclusions:
- RHCPs generally hold positive views on research and EBP but encounter substantial obstacles.
- Key barriers include insufficient time, lack of support, and limited research knowledge and confidence.
- Organizational strategies are needed to empower RHCPs in evidence-based practice adoption.
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