Strategies for Starting a Successful Evidence-Based Practice Program

Abstract

Today's nurses must provide care that is based on the best available evidence. Creating a program that supports the routine use of evidence-based practice (EBP) can seem complicated and time-consuming. This article provides a practical description of the critical elements to consider when starting an EBP program. A successful program includes built-in organizational supports for clinical inquiry, functional and efficient processes for EBP activities, and added details to sustain momentum and interest over time. Strategies for making EBP part of everyday care are identified, along with suggestions for overcoming barriers to change and ideas for acknowledging nurses for EBP work.

Effectiveness of a Brief, Basic Evidence‐Based Practice Course for Clinical Nurses

“…Various educational programs for clinical nurses have been designed to reduce the barriers and promote their acquisition of EBP knowledge and skills (Schulman, 2008;Soukup & Mc-Cleish, 2008). The duration and content of these courses vary, but they all impart basic information on the EBP paradigm and its implementation, and discuss the behavioral changes involved.…”

Nursing Research Week

“…Any educational endeavor to encourage nursing participation must be multifaceted to address nurses various knowledge and skill gaps (Fink et al, 2005;McNicholl, Coates, & Dunne, 2008;Schulman, 2008). Any educational endeavor to encourage nursing participation must be multifaceted to address nurses various knowledge and skill gaps (Fink et al, 2005;McNicholl, Coates, & Dunne, 2008;Schulman, 2008).…”

“…Schulman (2008) has suggested a blueprint for successful research programs in hospitals, which begins with a culture of inquiry and continual learning. A portion of the week devoted to a simple research project with everyone invited to participate is integral to fostering continued involvement of those with limited research backgrounds.…”

The development and content validity testing of the Quick-EBP-VIK: A survey instrument measuring nurses’ values, knowledge and implementation of evidence-based practice

“…[5] A lack of understanding of EBP and how evidence is integrated into practice has resulted in poor participation by nurses. [6] Consequently, evidence-based practice education has become a critical part of academic curricula and ongoing education programs for nurses with foci on the value of EBP * Correspondence: Fiona Paul; Email: Fiona.paul@childrens.harvard.edu; Address: Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, United States.…”