The importance of reaching healthcare decisions by utilizing relevant evidence and expertise is an area where medical personnel agree (Linton & Prasun, 2013). According to Linton and Prasun (2013), the use of evidenced based practices (EBP) in nursing is growing however, an increase in teaching and mentoring would improve the implementation.
Removing some of the obstacles that prevent compliance is a key factor in the success of an EBP program. One of these barriers according to Reavy and Tavernier (2008) is the “lack of commitment by the nurse to consistently use EBP methods, embrace the concepts, or implement the findings" (Reavy). The thought of having one more thing to do was overwhelming for the staff nurses, yet was exactly the answer.
Removing some of the obstacles that prevent compliance is a key factor in the success of an EBP program. One of these barriers according to Reavy and Tavernier (2008) is the “lack of commitment by the nurse to consistently use EBP methods, embrace the concepts, or implement the findings" (Reavy). The thought of having one more thing to do was overwhelming for the staff nurses, yet was exactly the answer.