Nurses' Perceptions and Barriers for Adoption of Evidence-Based Practice in Primary Care: Bridging the Gap
Overview
This paper critiques a descriptive study by Mohsen et al. (2016) investigating nurses' perceptions of evidence-based practice (EBP) and barriers to its adoption in primary care settings. The study found that while nurses held positive attitudes toward EBP, significant barriers including lack of time prevented implementation, recommending training and increased research time as solutions.
What this coursework covers
- Study Appraisal - overview of Mohsen et al. (2016) research design, sample (120 nurse practitioners and 80 nurse educators), and methodology using questionnaires
- Key Findings - nurses demonstrated positive attitudes toward EBP but reported time constraints as a major barrier to reading research and adopting evidence-based practices
- Critical Analysis - identifies weakness in study design (lack of stated limitations) while acknowledging significance of findings for closing research-practice gap in healthcare
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Article# Mohsen, M. M., Safaan, N. A., & Okby, O. M. (2016). Nurses’ perceptions and barriers for adoption of evidence-based practice in primary care: Bridging the gap. American Journal of Nursing Research, 4(2), 25-33.
This study by Mohsen et al. (2016) aimed to investigate nurses' perceptions of EBP and barriers to adopting the practice in their primary care setting. The descriptive design method was used where frequencies mean, and the model was used to analyze the data. The study used a sample of 120 participants, 120 nurse practitioners, and 80 nurse educators who were masters and Ph. D. degree holders. The participants were given a questionnaire to fill in the required information.
The research found out that all nurses had a positive attitude towards EBP. However, two-thirds of nurses and the educators said that they do not have time to read research work and other articles. The study then concluded that nurses generally positive attitude towards EBP, but several factors blocked the adoption of EBP. Therefore, it recommended that the gap between research findings and nursing practices be closed through conducting training on EBP and increasing time for online research.
Mohsen et al. (2016) failed to outline the limitation to their study hence a weakness. However, the findings of the study are significant in shaping primary care and closing the existing gap in healthcare practice.
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Mohsen, M. M., Safaan, N. A., & Okby, O. M. (2016).