title: Improving the Use of Evidence-Based Practice and Research Utilization Through the Identification of Barriers to Implementation in a Critical Access Hospital.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  This study explored the relationship between perceived barriers to research use and the implementation of evidence-based practice (EBP) among rural hospital nurses.
  
  
  BACKGROUND
  The Institute of Medicine recommends that 90% of clinical decisions be evidence based by 2020.
  
  
  METHODS
  This descriptive, quality improvement study used a convenience sampling of registered nurses (RNs). Participants completed multiple questionnaires.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Overall the attitude toward EBP was positive. Nurses recognize the importance to their practice but identified a lack of educational preparation regarding the process of research utilization.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Providing education on research process and supportive monitoring during implementation may increase compliance with EBP initiatives.
authors.affiliation: Author Affiliations: Director of Nursing (Dr Stavor), Mariners Hospital, Tavernier, Florida; Instructor (Drs Zedrick-Gonzalez and Hoffman), School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
authors.forename: Dawn Carol
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Stavor
authors.forename: Judith
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Zedreck-Gonzalez
authors.forename: Rosemary L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Hoffmann
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D035843:Biomedical Research / Q000458:organization & administration*; D055317:Evidence-Based Practice; D005260:Female; D006302:Health Services Research; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015969:National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine, U.S., Health and Medicine Division; D014481:United States; D055815:Young Adult