Implementing the evidence-based change in perinatal and neonatal nursing

Area of Science:

• Nursing Science
• Implementation Science

Background:

• Perinatal and neonatal nursing rely on scientific evidence for quality patient care.
• Significant progress exists in translating research into practice within these nursing specialties.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify barriers to implementing evidence-based perinatal and neonatal nursing care.
• To discuss factors influencing evidence translation into practice.
• To provide strategies for practice change and efficient implementation.

Main Methods:

• Discussion of patient, provider, and systems factors affecting evidence translation.
• Exploration of strategies for implementing practice change with inadequate evidence.
• Review of implementation science in the US for perinatal and neonatal nursing.

Main Results:

• Barriers to evidence-based practice persist in perinatal and neonatal nursing.
• Patient, provider, and system factors significantly influence evidence implementation.
• Strategies for overcoming barriers and enhancing implementation are proposed.

Conclusions:

• Addressing identified barriers is crucial for advancing evidence-based perinatal and neonatal nursing.
• Effective implementation requires a multi-faceted approach considering various influencing factors.
• Optimizing the translation of scientific knowledge into clinical practice is essential for improved patient outcomes.