A study on the perceived barriers of community nurses in evidence-based nursing practice / 中国实用护理杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective:To explore the barrier factors perceived by community nurses in evidence-based nursing practice.Methods:A cross-sectional survey of perceived barriers in 769 community nurses of China was conducted by using the Barriers to Research Utilization Scale from October 2017 to April 2018. In a semi-structured interview, a total of 15 community nurses were selected by purpose sampling for deeply exploring details of perceived barriers, the influencing of barriers and the needed supports for overcoming the barriers in evidence-based practice. The interview data were transcribed to text and analyzed by using thematic analysis in Nvivo 11.0.Results:Community nurses faced barriers including insufficient resources, support and ability of evidence-based practice of community nurses. The results of interview provided the details of these barriers which had negative impacts on community nurses. To overcome these barriers, evidence-based related training, enhanced supporting resources were needed.Conclusions:Community nurses are facing multiple barriers in evidence-based practice. To promote the ability of evidence-based practice of community nurses, it is necessary to strengthen the support from organization, personnel, resources, and improve the ability of community nurses in evidence-based practice.