Building Evidence-Based Practice in Resource Limited Settings: Exemplars of success

Salem Al Touby; Elaine Larson; Samar Noureddine; Roa Altaweli; Elham Al Nagshabandi; Nagla Abdel Aziz El Seesy; Nesreen Fathy; Fadma Abubakar; Radhwan Hussein Ibrahim

Volume : VI, Issue : IV, April - 2017

Building Evidence-Based Practice in Resource Limited Settings: Exemplars of success

Salem Al Touby, Elaine Larson, Samar Noureddine, Roa Altaweli, Elham Al Nagshabandi, Nagla Abdel Aziz El Seesy, Nesreen Fathy, Fadma Abubakar, Radhwan Hussein Ibrahim

Abstract :

Background. To improve quality and access to healthcare, clinical nursing and midwifery scholarship must provide the solid evidence base for interventions and best care practices that is appropriate and specific for various regions and cultures.

Aims. To describe successes as exemplars for building evidence-based practice (EBP) in the face of challenging conditions and limited resources in the Eastern Mediterranean Region.

Methods. Nurse experts attending a clinical nursing and midwifery research summit in Amman, Jordan presented seven exemplars from their region on translating research into practice.

Findings. Exemplars discussed developing systems and strategic plans for clinical nursing research as well as establishing a department within a health care facility that focused on translation and implementation of research in practice.

Discussion. Findings reflect the strong belief of nurse leaders in the Eastern Mediterranean Region of the importance of establishing a rich culture of EBP and moving the agenda forward through taking active steps to create a platform based on health priorities.

Linking evidence to action. Success stories presented from six nations highlight the importance of clinical nursing research to advance EBP and quality patient care.

The challenges addressed by these stories suggest the need to develop national and institutional strategic plans, funding, and preparation of qualified nurses to conduct clinical nursing research for EBP.

Conclusions. Challenges faced by the nursing workforce to conduct and use clinical nursing research and implement EBP are similar across the globe, but even in regions that have fewer resources and major challenges, EBP can be implemented.