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Published on: June 21, 2010
Nurses' Use of Evidence-Based Practice in Clinical Practice After Attending a Formal Evidence-Based Practice Course:
Linda Connor1, Patricia Dwyer, Joanne Oliveira
1Linda Connor, RN, CPN, is Staff Nurse III in the Perioperative Program at Boston Children's Hospital, Massachusetts. Patricia Dwyer, RN, is Staff Nurse II in the Perioperative Services, Boston Children's Hospital at Waltham, Massachusetts. Joanne Oliveira, PhD, FNP, BC, FNAP, is Nurse Scientist at Boston Children's Hospital, Massachusetts, and Professor in Nursing at Curry College, Milton, Massachusetts.
Abstract:
This quality improvement project explored whether participation in an evidence-based practice (EBP) course influenced the use of EBP in day-to-day nursing practice. Data from two focus groups highlighted the impact of the EBP course, areas for further development, and potential barriers to the utilization of EBP. The authors found that educational offerings that remove barriers to EBP (knowledge and time) improve nurses' utilization of EBP. Ongoing professional development support is needed to foster the use of EBP in practice.
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