Question

discuss critically factors that impede the application of existing research/ evidence to nursing practice

Evidence based nursing practice

Answer 1

Many factors impede the application of evidence-based nursing practice in the clinical setting which are

• The evidence of research become complex to apply in health care settings.
• Evidence-based guidelines and policies are difficult to follow.
• The evidence needs further access and research to prove the results.
• Limitation in the knowledge of applying EBP in the clinical practice.
• Sometimes the Organizational policy does not allow to apply the evidence in system management.
• Ineffective strategies of EBP result in dissatisfaction of patient.
• Some EBP needs more training and continuing education program.
• Poor accessibility of resources to practice efficiently.
• Low level of patient adherence to treatment.