Abstract
Summary. This study aimed to identify, appraise, and summarize the available evidence relating to nurses’ attitudes, confidence in evidence-based practice (EBP), and facilitators and barriers for implementation of EBP in nursing.
Methods. PubMed, The Cochrane Library, EBSCO (Nursing Reference Center Plus), and Google Scholar were searched from January 2010 to January 2021. Studies in English that met the following criteria were considered for inclusion: quantitative and qualitative research that assessed the most common facilitators and barriers for implementation of EBP in nursing practice; and
nurses’ attitudes and confidence in using EBP in their daily routine.
Results. Seventeen studies were included in the review. In quantitative studies, questionnaires were specifically developed for use in six while the other 10 used validated instruments. One qualitative study was included. In 12 studies, researchers reported elements of nurses’ attitudes and confidence about EBP. Facilitators to the implementation of EBP were explored in 11 studies, and
barriers were identified in 12 studies. Results of this review indicate that nurses face challenges in implementing EBP.
Conclusion. To improve the use of EBP in nursing practice, nurses need to understand that nursing practice depends on some fundamental factors such as nurse education, computer literacy, work environment, experience, personal qualities, and colleagues around them. This literature review highlights the necessity of education in finding and accessing evidence, nurses’ autonomy
over nursing practice, mentorship for successful implementation, and organizational support.
Methods. PubMed, The Cochrane Library, EBSCO (Nursing Reference Center Plus), and Google Scholar were searched from January 2010 to January 2021. Studies in English that met the following criteria were considered for inclusion: quantitative and qualitative research that assessed the most common facilitators and barriers for implementation of EBP in nursing practice; and
nurses’ attitudes and confidence in using EBP in their daily routine.
Results. Seventeen studies were included in the review. In quantitative studies, questionnaires were specifically developed for use in six while the other 10 used validated instruments. One qualitative study was included. In 12 studies, researchers reported elements of nurses’ attitudes and confidence about EBP. Facilitators to the implementation of EBP were explored in 11 studies, and
barriers were identified in 12 studies. Results of this review indicate that nurses face challenges in implementing EBP.
Conclusion. To improve the use of EBP in nursing practice, nurses need to understand that nursing practice depends on some fundamental factors such as nurse education, computer literacy, work environment, experience, personal qualities, and colleagues around them. This literature review highlights the necessity of education in finding and accessing evidence, nurses’ autonomy
over nursing practice, mentorship for successful implementation, and organizational support.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 14 |
| Number of pages | 24 |
| Journal | Nursing Education, Research, & Practice NERP |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| State | Published - Sep 2023 |
Keywords
- Confidence
- Attitudes
- Barriers and facilitators
- Evidence-based practice
- Registered nurses
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Health Professions
- General Nursing