NSG 415 Exam 1 study guide

5. Describe strategies for overcoming barriers to EBP.See table 1-2, page 10 & 11 in the book (a lot of information but some highlights below: Lack of time (barrier): strategies include taking 15 minutes per day to read up on research, sign up for emails to find out about recent research Lack of value placed on research in practice: strategies include making a list of reasons why healthcare providers should value research and discuss with colleagues, invite nurse researchers to share their passion, link measurement of quality indicators to EBP Lack of knowledge about EBP and research: take a course or attend a continuing education offering on EBP, consult with advance practice nurses, volunteer to serve on committees that set policies and protocols Lack of technological skills to find evidence: consult with a librarian about how to access databases and retrieve articles, learn to bookmark important websites that are the sources of clinical guidelines, commit to acquiring computer skills Lack of resources to access evidence: write a proposal for funds to support access to online databases and journals, collaborate with a nursing program for access to resources, investigate funding possibilities from others (i.e., pharmaceutical companies, grants) Lack of ability to read research: organize a journal club where nurses read together, write down questions about an article and ask an advances practice nurse to assist you in answering the questions, participate in on going unit based studies Resistance to change: listen to people’s concerns about change, select EBP project that interests that staff and has high priority, create a means to reward individuals who provide leadership during change. Lack of organizational support for EBP: strategies include link organizational priorities with EBP to reduce cost and increase efficiency, recruit administrators who value EBP, use EBP to meet accreditation standards or gain recognition (i.e. Magnet status) 6. Recognize research in the categories of descriptive, explanatory, predictive. - Descriptive: a category of research that is concerned with providing accurate descriptions of phenomena - Explanatory: research concerned with identifying relationships among phenomena - Predictive: research that forecasts precise relationships between dimensions of phenomena or differences between groups…Dr. Pollard identified this as a higher level of research because it can shape practice