Evidence Based Nursing: Research, Practice, and Implementation

This report discusses evidence-based nursing (EBN) and its practical application. It analyzes a research training program designed for healthcare professionals, focusing on the impact of research training on the implementation of EBP. The report details the methodology of the training, including mentorship and workshops on research methods and ethics. The intervention involved providing research training to clinicians. The participants were provided with research skills. The report finds that the intervention improved skills and knowledge related to research. It concludes with a reflection on the benefits of EBP and the acquisition of research skills, emphasizing the importance of such training in bridging the gap between research and clinical practice. The author expresses the intention to apply this knowledge to clinical decision-making and patient care.

Running head: EVIDENCE BASED NURSING
Evidence based nursing
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Strategy or intervention to facilitate EBP:
The research study by Black et al. (2015) used the strategy of providing research training
on evidence based practice (EBP) to point-of-care clinician to help them effectively use research
evidence in practice. Half of the participants in the sample population included nurses. The
program focussed on providing research training intervention in a health care organization. Each
team in the program were assigned a research mentor and develop a research proposal. They
attended workshops on fundamental knowledge about research methods, literature review
techniques and research ethics. They were given three months to design a research proposal. The
participants were assessed regarding knowledge, willingness and ability levels post the
intervention. The intervention was associated with significant improvement in research
knowledge. The intervention was effective in filling gaps in skills by providing education,
mentorship and support to engage in generation of research evidence. The program was
associated with increase in EBP.
I feel that using the above mentioned strategy can increase my thinking and attitude
towards EBP because by taking part in such workshops, I will become familiar with research
skills and the way to review research papers. This knowledge will help me to identify high
quality research papers related to a clinical problem. The experience of being supported by a
research mentor will address all my doubts related to application of research evidence in
practice. Hence, I will be able to relate client scenario with specific research study and engage in
effective decision making for health of patient. Research training program is a useful initiative to
acquire skills required for EBP (LoBiondo-Wood & Haber, 2017).

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References:
Black, A. T., Balneaves, L. G., Garossino, C., Puyat, J. H., & Qian, H. (2015). Promoting
evidence-based practice through a research training program for point-of-care
clinicians. The Journal of nursing administration, 45(1), 14.
LoBiondo-Wood, G., & Haber, J. (2017). Nursing research: Methods and critical appraisal for
evidence-based practice. Elsevier Health Sciences.