Improving evidence based practice in postgraduate nursing programs: A systematic review: Bridging the evidence
Louise D Hickman1, Michelle DiGiacomo2, Jane Phillips2
1Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Building 10, Level 7, Rm 212, PO Box 123 Broadway, NSW 2007, Australia.
Nurse Education Today
|February 7, 2018
Summary
Limited studies evaluate teaching strategies for evidence-based practice (EBP) in Master of Nursing capstone projects. More rigorous research is needed to identify effective methods for developing EBP skills in nursing students.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Capstone Projects
Background:
- The nursing profession faces a significant gap between evidence and practice.
- This gap is exacerbated by the complex and dynamic healthcare environment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate teaching and learning strategies for capstone projects in Master of Nursing programs.
- To encourage the development of evidence-based practice (EBP) capabilities in nursing students.
Main Methods:
- A systematic review conforming to the PRISMA statement was conducted.
- Searched MEDLINE, CINAHL, Cochrane, ERIC, and PsycInfo for RCTs and quasi-experimental studies (1979-2017).
- Included Master's Nursing programs with capstone projects in university settings.
Main Results:
- No RCTs specifically addressed EBP development in university teaching environments.
- Five quasi-experimental studies integrated strategies like blended learning and group work into Master's Nursing research courses.
- Three of five studies showed significant improvements in EBP skills or knowledge translation.
Conclusions:
- There is a lack of empirical evidence on effective strategies for developing EBP and knowledge translation skills in Master's Nursing students.
- Methodologically robust, discipline-specific studies are required to identify optimal university teaching approaches for EBP.
- Implementing effective strategies will enable nurses to integrate empirical evidence into practice.
Keywords:
CurriculumEvidence-based practiceNursingReview, systematicStudentsTeachingTranslational medical researchMore Related Videos
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