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Evidence based practice readiness: A concept analysis
Author(s) -
Schaefer Jessica D.,
Welton John M.
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of nursing management
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.925
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1365-2834
pISSN - 0966-0429
DOI - 10.1111/jonm.12599
Subject(s) - formal concept analysis , evidence based practice , nursing , psychology , nursing practice , meaning (existential) , health care , evidence based nursing , inclusion (mineral) , evidence based medicine , medicine , social psychology , computer science , alternative medicine , pathology , algorithm , economics , psychotherapist , economic growth
Aim To analyse and define the concept “evidence based practice readiness” in nurses. Background Evidence based practice readiness is a term commonly used in health literature, but without a clear understanding of what readiness means. Concept analysis is needed to define the meaning of evidence based practice readiness. Method A concept analysis was conducted using Walker and Avant's method to clarify the defining attributes of evidence based practice readiness as well as antecedents and consequences. A Boolean search of PubMed and Cumulative Index for Nursing and Allied Health Literature was conducted and limited to those published after the year 2000. Eleven articles met the inclusion criteria for this analysis. Results Evidence based practice readiness incorporates personal and organisational readiness. Antecedents include the ability to recognize the need for evidence based practice, ability to access and interpret evidence based practice, and a supportive environment. Conclusion The concept analysis demonstrates the complexity of the concept and its implications for nursing practice. The four pillars of evidence based practice readiness: nursing, training, equipping and leadership support are necessary to achieve evidence based practice readiness. Implications for Nursing Management Nurse managers are in the position to address all elements of evidence based practice readiness. Creating an environment that fosters evidence based practice can improve patient outcomes, decreased health care cost, increase nurses’ job satisfaction and decrease nursing turnover.