Keywords

Evidence-based education, Evidence-based practice, Impacting clinical practice

 

Authors

  1. Sciarra, Erica DNP, RN, APN-C, CCRN

Abstract

Evidence-based practice has been demonstrated to positively impact patient outcomes, yet nurses are having difficulty incorporating it into their practice. The purpose of this study was to determine the educational needs of intensive care unit nurses regarding evidence-based practice and to implement a strategy to meet those needs. Evidence-based practice education in this pilot study was shown as an effective catalyst to nurses beginning and participating in evidence-based practice that could potentially improve patient outcomes.