A survey of more than 1,000 registered nurses suggests that serious barriers — including resistance from nursing leaders — prevent nurses from implementing evidence-based practices that improve patient outcomes, according to an Ohio State University news release.
In addition to resistance from nursing leaders, politics and organizational cultures that avoid change were cited as some of the most common barriers to evidence-based practices.
Results from the survey also showed that while a little more than half of respondents reported consistent use of evidence-based practices in their organization, only about one-third reported consistent use of evidence-based practices by their colleagues.
The study authors emphasized the need for widespread cultural change in healthcare settings and a new direction in nursing education.
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In addition to resistance from nursing leaders, politics and organizational cultures that avoid change were cited as some of the most common barriers to evidence-based practices.
Results from the survey also showed that while a little more than half of respondents reported consistent use of evidence-based practices in their organization, only about one-third reported consistent use of evidence-based practices by their colleagues.
The study authors emphasized the need for widespread cultural change in healthcare settings and a new direction in nursing education.
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