Evidence-based practice: a survey among pediatric nurses and pediatricians.
This survey compared the attitude, awareness, and knowledge of pediatric nurses and pediatricians regarding evidence-based practice (EBP). Potential barriers were also investigated. Both nurses and pediatricians welcomed EBP (mean scores are 73.3 and 75.4 out of 100). Overall, 52% of the nurses and 36% of the pediatricians did not know relevant sources of information, and 62% of the nurses versus 19% of the pediatricians did not know common EBP terms. Time constraints and lack of knowledge were considered as major barriers. Recommendations include multilevel training and continuous exchange of information.
Emma Children's Hospital, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. j.m.maaskant@amc.nl
Jolanda M
JM
Maaskant
Anouk M
AM
Knops
Dirk T
DT
Ubbink
Hester
H
Vermeulen
D000328:Adult; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D055317:Evidence-Based Practice; D005260:Female; D019538:Health Care Surveys; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006776:Hospitals, Pediatric; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009426:Netherlands; D010371:Pediatric Nursing; D010372:Pediatrics