Exploring Influencing Factors in the Utilization and Integration of Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing
Authors/Creators
- 1. MSN Scholar, Ziauddin Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery
- 2. RN, Ph.D., Scholar, Nursing Management Department Communicable Disease Center-Hamad Medical Corporation Doha, Qatar
- 3. MD., MBA (Hospital Administration), Al Wakra Hospital Hamad Medical Corporation Doha, Qatar
- 4. Assistant Professor, Tasleem College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Swat, Pakistan
- 5. MSN Scholar, Ziauddin Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery.
- 6. Medical Education Department Hamad Medical.
- 7. Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
Description
Abstract
Background: Evidence-based practice (EBP) is the foundation for providing high-quality, patient-centered care. Objective: This study aims to explore influencing factors in the utilization and integration of evidence-based practice in nursing. Methodology: This research adopted a cross-sectional, descriptive study design to investigate utilizing and integrating EBP in nursing at a tertiary care hospital in Karachi from June to August 2023. A total of 100 participants were recruited through the convenient sampling technique. Result: The study reveals essential barriers nurses face when using research in their practice. Some struggle to access research materials (21%), find research lacks clear practical use (19%), and have difficulty understanding statistical analyses (24%). For others, research doesn't seem relevant (24%), and they may not even be aware of available research (25%). Limited facilities (23%) and time (26%) further hinder research use. Generalizability concerns (29%) and a perceived lack of authority (36%) to implement changes based on research are common. Uncertainty about the benefits (21%) and credibility issues also affect research adoption, along with variable support from colleagues, physicians, and administrators (26% to 30%). These findings highlight diverse challenges in integrating research into nursing practice, necessitating strategies to overcome these obstacles and promote evidence-based care. Conclusion: The study identifies vital obstacles nurses encounter when incorporating research into their practice, including limited access to materials, uncertainty about practical implications, challenges grasping statistical analyses, and doubts about credibility. Time constraints, organizational factors, and perceived personal benefits contribute to the hurdles. Improving access, offering training, nurturing an evidence-based culture, and creating supportive environments are vital to address these issues. Promoting mentorship and emphasizing research's value can channel the breach among research and nursing training, ultimately benefiting patient care and outcomes.