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Joris Agnel1, Jérôme Molle1, Sébastien Colson1
1SMPM, Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, France.
Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing
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Summary
Mentorship programs are essential for training nurses in evidence-based practice (EBP), improving care quality and work environments. Advanced practice nurses (APNs) and managers should lead this initiative, fostering a research culture.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Research
- Evidence-Based Practice Implementation
- Healthcare Mentorship
Background:
- Evidence-based practice (EBP) integrates research evidence, patient values, clinical expertise, and resources.
- Mentorship models facilitate the implementation of EBP within healthcare settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the role of mentors in nursing staff development.
- To assess the impact of mentorship on the adoption of EBP.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive scoping review of published and unpublished studies was conducted.
- Searches across multiple databases (MEDLINE, CINAHL, Cochrane, etc.) identified 3195 studies, with 70 included.
- Data extraction was performed by two independent reviewers.
Main Results:
- Mentors are primarily advanced practice nurses (APNs) with EBP training.
- Mentorship programs foster inquiry and enhance EBP skills, overcoming barriers like time and resource limitations.
- Mentors facilitate research skill development, promoting a sustainable research culture and improving EBP beliefs and implementation.
Conclusions:
- Interprofessional mentorship strengthens the link between clinical practice and academia.
- Implementing mentorship programs is crucial for daily EBP training and improving care quality.
- APNs and managers must lead EBP initiatives, with managers ensuring protected time for mentorship activities.
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