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Developing a program to enhance health professionals' readiness to evidence utilization in diabetes care: A
Raheleh Javanbakhtian Ghahfarokhi1, Mousa Alavi2, Mohammad Reza Soleymani3
1Student Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Journal of Education and Health Promotion
|March 10, 2021
Summary
This study develops a training program to improve healthcare professionals' ability to use evidence-based practices for diabetes care. The goal is to enhance the quality of care for patients with diabetes.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Medical Education
- Knowledge Translation
Background:
- Diabetes poses a significant challenge to Iran's health system due to its high prevalence.
- Despite existing knowledge, the quality of diabetes care in Iran is suboptimal.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a training program for healthcare professionals.
- To enhance evidence utilization in providing comprehensive diabetes care.
Main Methods:
- Exploratory mixed-method study (qualitative-quantitative) in three phases.
- Phase 1: Qualitative assessment of context and needs via interviews.
- Phase 2: Program design based on data, expert opinion, and literature review.
- Phase 3: Program implementation and effectiveness evaluation.
Main Results:
- Anticipates a better understanding of contextual factors and professional needs.
- Aims to develop a tailored program to boost evidence utilization readiness.
- Expected to improve the quality of care for diabetes patients.
Conclusions:
- The study will yield a tailored training program to enhance evidence utilization among healthcare professionals.
- Improved readiness is expected to lead to higher quality diabetes care.
- Findings will inform strategies for integrating evidence into clinical practice.
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