Promoting evidence-based practice through a research training program for point-of-care clinicians.
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of a research training program on clinicians' knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to research and evidence-based practice (EBP).


BACKGROUND
EBP has been shown to improve patient care and outcomes. Innovative approaches are needed to overcome individual and organizational barriers to EBP.


METHODS
Mixed-methods design was used to evaluate a research training intervention with point-of-care clinicians in a Canadian urban health organization. Participants completed the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice Survey over 3 timepoints. Focus groups and interviews were also conducted.


RESULTS
Statistically significant improvement in research knowledge and ability was demonstrated. Participants and administrators identified benefits of the training program, including the impact on EBP.


CONCLUSIONS
Providing research training opportunities to point-of-care clinicians is a promising strategy for healthcare organizations seeking to promote EBP, empower clinicians, and showcase excellence in clinical research.
Author Affiliations: Research Leader (Ms Black) and Director of Professional Practice (Ms Garossino), Providence Health Care; Associate Professor (Dr Balneaves), School of Nursing, University of British Columbia; and Research Methodologist (Mr. Puyat) and Statistician (Ms Qian), Centre for Health Evaluation and Outcome Sciences, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Agnes T
AT
Black
Lynda G
LG
Balneaves
Candy
C
Garossino
Joseph H
JH
Puyat
Hong
H
Qian
D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002170:Canada; D057191:Capacity Building / Q000458:organization & administration; D002983:Clinical Competence; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D055317:Evidence-Based Practice / Q000193:education*; D005260:Female; D017144:Focus Groups; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019095:Point-of-Care Systems / Q000458:organization & administration*; D015397:Program Evaluation