Background
Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a well-known term used to ensure that patients receive a
safe care based on the best research evidence, clinical expertise and patient individual
preferences. A variety of studies have examined the barriers for nurses to conduct and/or
implement EBP to explain the gap that can occur between theory and practice. Fewer studies
have examined the factors facilitating nurses’ use of EBP.
Aim
Was to describe the factors facilitating nurses’ use of evidence-based practice through a
literature review.
Methods
The study was conducted as a literature review. The databases searched were CINAHL,
PubMed and Web of Science and 15 articles were chosen for the result (8 qualitative, 4
quantitative and 3 mixed-method).
Results
Five categories were identified as facilitating factors for nurses to conduct and/or implement
EBP; work environment, support, knowledge, nurses’ attitude and organization. Support from
facilitators were the most emerging factor.
Conclusion
Nurses have individual responsibility to conduct EBP and can through their attitude influence
that it’s being used, though a majority of the facilitating factors identified were more direct
connected to the leadership and managerial part in facilitating the use of EBP.