ArticleContemporary nurse2024
What is needed for nurses to work with evidence-based practice? A qualitative study.
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- Nurses' Experiences and Perceptions of Evidence-Based Healthcare Competence: A Qualitative Systematic Review.Journal of advanced nursing · 2026Pooled it
- Clinical Nurse Specialists' Perceptions of Competency and Self-Efficacy in Evidence-Based Practice and Implementation Science.Worldviews on evidence-based nursing · 2026Observational
- Impact of context on nurse-led implementation of evidence-based pain management practices in the Sumamos Excelencia project: a qualitative study.BMC nursing · 2026Article
- Nurses' Perspectives on Evidence Dissemination Barriers and Large Language Model-Based Support: Qualitative Study Using Focus Groups and Nominal Group Technique.Journal of medical Internet research · 2025Article
- Facilitating an Evidence-Based Quality Improvement Learning Culture in Nursing Teams Through Coaching and Identification of Key Influencing Factors: An Action Research Approach.Journal of advanced nursing · 2025Article
- Evidence-based nursing practice readiness in tertiary hospitals in central China: a convergent parallel mixed methods study.BMC nursing · 2025Article
- Low-value and high-value care recommendations in nursing: A systematic assessment of clinical practice guidelines.Journal of nursing scholarship : an official publication of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing · 2025Review
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Abstract
backgroundTransformation of healthcare is necessary to ensure patients receive high-quality care. Working with the evidence-based practice (EBP) principles enables nurses to make this shift. Although working according to these principles is becoming more common, nurses base their actions too much on traditions and intuition. Therefore, to promote EBP in nursing practice and improve related education, more insight into nurses' needs is necessary to overcome existing EBP barriers.
objectiveTo identify the current needs to work with EBP principles among hospital and community care nurses and student nurses.
designA qualitative, exploratory approach with focus group discussions.
methodsData was collected between February and December 2020 through 5 focus group discussions with 25 nurses and student nurses from a hospital, a community care organisation, and nursing education schools (bachelor and vocational). Data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis, and the main themes were synchronised to the seven domains from the Tailored Implementation for Chronic Diseases (TICD) checklist.
resultsNurses and student nurses experience EBP as complex and require more EBP knowledge and reliable, ready-to-use evidence. They wanted to be facilitated in access to evidence, the opportunity to share insights with colleagues and more time to work on EBP. The fulfilment of these needs serves to enhance motivation to engage with evidence-based practice (EBP), facilitate personal development, and empower nurses and student nurses to take more leadership in working according to EBP principles and improve healthcare delivery.
conclusionNurses experience difficulties applying EBP principles and need support with their implementation. Nurses' and student nurses' needs include obtaining more EBP knowledge and access to tailored and ready-to-use information. They also indicated the need for role models, autonomy, incentives, dedicated time, and incorporation of EBP in daily work practice.
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