Evidence Based Practice In Nursing

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Research shows an improvement in patient outcomes when nurses practice in an evidence-based manner. Described by Black, Balneaves, Garossino, Puyat, and Qian (2015) as “a problem-solving approach to clinical care that incorporates the conscientious use of current best practice from well-designed studies, a clinician’s expertise, and patient values and preferences,” evidence-based practice (EBP) has been shown to increase patient safety, improve clinical outcomes, reduce healthcare costs, and decrease variation in patient outcomes. However, issues preventing nurses from buying in to EBP are individual and organizational barriers to research utilization. Optimal support from the healthcare organization can decrease obstacles with implementing evidence-based practice (Black, Balneaves, Garossino, Puyat, & Qian, 2015). The purpose is to identify barriers related to evidence-based practice (EBP) for nursing staff and implement strategies to increase EBP participation. …show more content…
Nurses have identified individual and organizational barriers to research utilization. Individual barriers include lack of knowledge about the research process and how to critique research studies, lack of awareness of research, colleagues not supportive of practice change, and lack of motivation. Organizational barriers identified include insufficient time to implement new ideas, lack of access to research, and lack of awareness of available educational tools related to research (Black et al., 2015). Doctor of nursing practice (DNP) graduates can change the healthcare culture by promoting the positive outcomes achieved by EBP when employed (Chism,

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