Rural hospital web-based, evidence-based practice professional development: challenges and opportunities
Kathleen S Oman1, Regina M Fink, Mary Krugman
1University of Colorado Hospital, Aurora, CO 80045, USA. kathy.oman@uch.edu
Journal for Nurses in Professional Development
|May 10, 2013
Summary
This study introduces a web-based program to help nurses in rural settings adopt evidence-based practice. It aims to improve patient care through research-informed nursing.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Quality Improvement
Background:
- Quality patient care necessitates a practice framework grounded in research and evidence.
- Supportive organizational environments are crucial for implementing evidence-based practice.
- Nurses in rural hospitals face unique challenges in accessing research and evidence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a Web-based professional educational program.
- To teach principles of evidence-based practice (EBP) to nurses.
- To support nurses in rural hospitals in adopting EBP.
Main Methods:
- Program design utilizing Web-based educational strategies.
- Focus on delivering evidence-based practice principles.
- Targeted at nurses in rural hospital settings.
Main Results:
- A described educational program is available.
- The program is designed for nurses in rural hospitals.
- Staff development nurses can utilize this program.
Conclusions:
- Web-based education can facilitate the adoption of evidence-based practice in rural nursing.
- This program offers a scalable solution for improving nursing practice.
- Enhancing nursing practice through EBP leads to better patient outcomes.
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