Hospital readiness for undertaking evidence-based practice: A survey

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Healthcare Management
• Evidence-Based Practice

Background:

• Evidence-based practice (EBP) is increasingly emphasized in healthcare.
• Organizational preparedness is crucial for successful EBP implementation.
• Lack of preparedness can hinder the integration of best practices.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore nurses' perceptions of organizational support for EBP.
• To identify factors influencing the implementation of EBP.
• To propose a framework for enhancing organizational support for EBP.

Main Methods:

• A cross-sectional survey design was employed.
• Data collected from 234 nurses via self-enumerated questionnaires.
• Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis.

Main Results:

• Nurses perceive significant challenges in EBP implementation due to inadequate organizational support.
• Key barriers include insufficient information resources, weak nursing leadership, and underdeveloped organizational infrastructure.
• A lack of support complicates the integration of research findings into clinical practice.

Conclusions:

• Organizational support is a critical determinant of successful EBP implementation.
• A conceptual framework highlighting information resources, nursing leadership, and organizational infrastructure is proposed.
• Recommendations include establishing libraries, journal clubs, mentoring programs, and involving nurses in decision-making to foster research utilization.