Promoting evidence-based practice: an organizational approach

Abstract

Health care organisations need to consider multiple strategies to facilitate and promote evidence-based practice. Managerial support, facilitation, and a culture that is receptive to change are essential.

Learning Challenges Associated with Evidence-Based Practice in Rheumatology

“…At an organizational level, context factors such as work autonomy, organizational support and support from colleagues (e.g. leadership and work climate) have been shown to important (Gerrish and Clayton 2004;Greenhalghet al 2005;Grol et al 2005;Nutley et al 2007;Squires et al 2007). Some researchers have found that barriers to research use depend on limited skills, resources and time (Gerrish et al 2012;Kajermo et al 2010).…”

Interventions to Improve the Management of Medically Uninsured Adult Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Primary Care, Community-Based Settings

“…Harvey et al (2002) proposed that the purpose of facilitation varies from supplying assistance and support to accomplishing a specific goal, to aiding individuals with the analysis of their behaviors to promote change. Gerrish and Clayton (2004) Role. The facilitator role is primarily concerned with providing realistic assistance and staff support .…”

Factors Affecting Implementation of Evidence Based Practice as Perceived by Nurses'

“…Healthcare organizations must provide resources for EBP implementation and help in improving the of EBP society (DiCenso and Cullum 1998, Gerrish and Clayton, 2004). The resources such as education programs for EBP implementation, time, providing access to both staff and mentors to search for evidence, rewarding system and financial support to present EBP projects at conferences (Fitzsimons and Cooper, 2012).…”