title: Evidence-based practice in Hong Kong: issues and implications in its establishment.
abstract: Evidence-based practice has been widely discussed in the literature, but it is not common or well adopted in nursing practice, both in Hong Kong and other countries. This article aims to examine the relationships between three important elements of evidence-based practice: systematic reviews, clinical guidelines and protocols. Current issues associated with evidence-based practice in Hong Kong are explored. Specific suggestions are given to researchers, practitioners, managers and academics so that the current situation can be advanced.
authors.affiliation: School of Science and Technology, The Open University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong. yklee@ouhk.edu.hk
authors.forename: Linda Yin King
authors.initials: LY
authors.lastname: Lee
mesh_terms: D015400:Clinical Nursing Research; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006292:Health Priorities; D006723:Hong Kong; D006801:Humans; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000592:standards*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic