The reason why Evidence-Based Practice is important in Nursing
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Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) is a universal concept of current nursing that is based on the most recent evidence of the available research, clinical expertise, and patient values to inform the clinical decision-making process. This paper will discuss the historical evolution of EBP, its principles as well as its primary elements, its importance to improving patient outcomes, safety and the overall quality of care. It emphasizes the importance of clinical expertise and patient-centered care as a key requirement when applying the findings of research. The study also looks at the positive outcomes of EBP to patients and nursing professionals such as better clinical outcomes, professional competence, job satisfaction and organizational efficiency. The obstacles to the adoption of EBP, including the scarcity of resources, time, and skills, and organizational resistance, are addressed, and the methods to defeat the challenges are proposed based on education, leadership assistance, technology adoption, and interprofessional collaboration. Cases of successful implementation of EBP and future perspectives such as digital technologies and individual care are introduced.
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Copyright (c) 2024 Nada Ahmed Assiri, Samar Nasser Alshahrani, Noura Saad Aldosari, Sarah Ali Abutayrah, Reem Mohammed Alrshoodi, Maha Dham Alshammari, Abeer Abdulrahman Bin Qasim, Maryam Saud Aldhafeeri, Monirah ajab Almutairy, Shemah Ali Mahdi Alyami, Reem Saud Aldhafeeri, Huda Abdulaziz Hamad ALmliki , Laila Hassan Omar Jibran, Razan Hassan Mohammed Al Majdou, Afnan Obaid Hadi Aldhafeeri
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