Beliefs and implementation of evidence‐based practice among nurses and allied healthcare providers in the Valais hospital, Switzerland

Abstract

Rationale Evidence-based practice (EBP) is upheld as a means for patients to receive the most efficient care in a given context. Despite the available evidence and positive beliefs about it, implementing EBP as standard daily practice still faces many obstacles. Conclusion This study's results will be used to guide institutional strategy to increase the use of EBP in daily practice. Aims and objectives

Beliefs and implementation of evidence‐based practice among community health nurses: A cross‐sectional descriptive study

“…The sociodemographic and professional profiles of the respondents in this study were comparable to those in previous studies exploring beliefs about EBP and its implementation in community healthcare settings (Baird & Miller, ; Gomes Pereira et al., ) and similar to the sample recruited in the canton Valais’ regional acute healthcare system survey (Verloo et al., ). Almost one‐third of respondents had never previously heard about EBP, which was higher than in past studies in Europe (Stokke et al., ; Verloo et al., ). Nevertheless, these kinds of data are seldom emphasised in study findings, particularly in North American studies.…”

“…The scores revealed that most nurses do not formulate PICO questions or frequently access Cochrane scientific databases. They do not frequently use “evidence to change their clinical practice.” This inconsistency has been documented in previous studies of community and acute healthcare settings (Berland et al., ; Mallion & Brooke, ; Stokke et al., ; Verloo et al., ). Also, as in previous studies, the wide range of answers showed the heterogeneity of participants’ skills and competencies in implementing EBP in their daily practice (Friesen‐Storms, Moser, Loo, Beurskens, & Bours, ).…”

“…Outcomes were measured using a translated French language version of the Melnyk, Fineout‐Overholt, and Mays () EBP Beliefs and Implementation Scales (Verloo, Desmedt, & Morin, ). Both tools were tested for reliability and validity in a previous study (Verloo, Desmedt, & Morin, ).…”

Acute care nurses' views on family participation and collaboration in fundamental care

“…The beliefs and attitudes of nurses have been identified as both fostering (Verloo, Desmedt, & Morin, ) and hindering (Weng et al., ) the adoption of PFCC. Further, findings from a recent integrative review in the adult acute care setting suggest that the attitudes of nurses influence the enactment of PFCC practices (Mackie, Mitchell, & Marshall, ).…”

Pediatric nurses’ perceived knowledge and beliefs of evidence‐based practice in the care of children and adolescents with moderate‐to‐severe traumatic brain injury

“…Over the past two decades, federal agencies such as the Institute of Medicine (Institute of Medicine & Committee on Quality of Health Care in America, 2001) and Agency for Health Research and Quality (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2015) have emphasized the importance of using evidence-based practice to direct nursing care for all patients (Melnyk et al, 2004) as it is known to improve patient outcomes (Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt, 2011; Thoroddsen et al, 2010). Although a growing body of research exists in nurses’ perceptions and implementation of evidence-based practice (Grønvik, Ødeg\a ard, & Bjørkly, 2016; Sredl et al, 2011; Verloo, Desmedt, & Morin, 2016), few scholars have studied the important component of evidence-based practice —the clinician’s expertise (Melnyk et al, 2004; Rycroft-Malone et al, 2004). A clinician’s expertise is comprised of their evidence-based perceived knowledge of nursing practice and their beliefs about providing this care (Grol, 1997; Herling, 2000; Tonelli & Guyatt, 2017).…”