Determinants of Evidence-Based Practice Adoption Among Clinical Nurses in Teaching Hospitals in South-West Nigeria
Background
Evidence-based practice is essential for improving patient outcomes, healthcare quality, and clinical decision-making. However, translating research evidence into routine nursing practice remains challenging due to barriers such as limited research skills, inadequate institutional support, and time constraints. Understanding factors influencing evidence-based practice adoption among nurses is important for promoting research utilization and strengthening professional nursing practice in Nigeria.
Research Objectives
- Assess the level of evidence-based practice adoption among nurses.
- Examine nurses' knowledge of evidence-based practice principles.
- Identify barriers to implementation of evidence-based care.
- Evaluate organizational support for evidence-based practice.
- Determine predictors of evidence-based practice adoption.
Research Questions
- What is the level of evidence-based practice adoption among nurses?
- What knowledge do nurses possess regarding evidence-based practice?
- What barriers hinder implementation?
- How does organizational support influence adoption?
- What factors predict evidence-based practice utilization?
Suggested Methodology
A cross-sectional study will be conducted among clinical nurses in teaching hospitals. Data will be collected through self-administered questionnaires and analyzed using regression analyses.
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