Perceptions and Self-Perceived Knowledge of Evidence-Based Health Care Amongst Registered Nurses in the Western Cape
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Session presented on Sunday, July 24, 2016; Purpose: Evidence-based health care is a problem-solving approach that integrates the best research evidence with clinician expertise and patient preferences and values. Delivering evidence-based health care, in the context of a caring and supportive organizational culture, results in high-quality care and optimal patient outcomes. It is important that registered nurses know the steps involved in making evidence-informed decisions in a healthcare environment. Currently, there is no published study that assesses practicing registered nurses' understanding, perception and self-perceived knowledge of evidence-based health care in the South African context. Our aim was to describe registered nurses and midwives' perceptions and self-perceived knowledge of evidence-based health care Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted, using a validated paper-based questionnaire. The questionnaire comprised two sections. The first section consisted of questions related to registered nurses and midwives' demographical data, educational level and understanding of evidence-based health care. The second section assessed the participants' attitude and behaviour on evidence-based health care. Lastly, the barriers to and suggestions for improvement of practicing evidence-based health care were explored Results: Overall, the response rate was 52% (125/240). Most registered nurses and midwives reported that they had heard about the term evidence-based health care as part of their post-basic studies. Registered nurses and midwives were confident in their ability to perform the steps of evidence-based health care. The majority had a positive attitude towards it, although they said that they did not engage in the steps of evidence-based health care on a regular basis. Identified barriers included resistance to change amongst older nurses, lack of evidence-based health care knowledge and lack of role models. Suggestions to improve the practice of evidence-based health care focused on training all nurses through in-service training, attending of conferences and other courses Conclusion: Registered nurses and midwives lacked evidence-based health care knowledge and skills, and they did not engage in evidence-based health care on a regular basis. There is a need to improve training in evidence-based health care for all registered nurses and midwives. Strategies to increase evidence-informed decision-making should include all healthcare professionals at all levels - managers, doctors and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
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Theme: Leading Global Research: Advancing Practice, Advocacy, and Policy
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2016-07-13T11:08:26Z
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Review Type | Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host |
Format | Text-based Document |
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Keywords | Evidence-based health care; knowledge and skills; barriers |
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Name | 27th international Nursing Research Congress |
Host | Sigma Theta Tau international, the Honor Society of Nursing |
Location | Cape Town, South Africa |
Date | 2016 |
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