Promoting evidence-based practice through a research training program for point-of-care clinicians

Area of Science:

• Healthcare education
• Clinical research training
• Evidence-based practice (EBP) implementation

Background:

• Evidence-based practice (EBP) is crucial for enhancing patient care and outcomes.
• Overcoming barriers to EBP requires innovative strategies within healthcare settings.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the impact of a research training program on clinicians' knowledge, attitudes, and practices.
• To evaluate the program's effectiveness in promoting research and EBP.

Main Methods:

• A mixed-methods design was employed to evaluate the research training intervention.
• Participants included point-of-care clinicians in a Canadian urban health organization.
• Data were collected using the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice Survey across three time points, supplemented by focus groups and interviews.

Main Results:

• The training program led to statistically significant improvements in clinicians' research knowledge and abilities.
• Participants and administrators reported positive impacts of the training on EBP.

Conclusions:

• Research training for point-of-care clinicians is an effective strategy for healthcare organizations.
• Such programs can promote EBP, empower clinicians, and foster clinical research excellence.