Question

Which assertion best describes the current state of evidence-based practice (EBP) in nursing?

Answer 1

Answer:

C. EBP in nursing is waning in emphasis and was never fully implemented.

Explanation:

Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a method used in the areas of medicine and health with the aim of using scientific evidence and data to deliver the best high-quality care to patients.

Although this is a great method that has been proposed for over a decade now, it hasn't been fully implemented by nurses due to different reasons:

• Time: In a research study, scientists determined that nurses, although completely agree with this method, state that they are unable to carry out this method mainly due to lack of time and heavy workload.
• Lack of statistical knowledge: In the same study, nurses stated that they had difficulty understanding statistical data that were required to complete the method of EBP.
• Inability to understand technicisms: They also had a difficult time while trying to understand jargon or medical technicisms as many scientists overuse technical words in research papers, creating a barrier for them to fully implement EBP.

Therefore, EBP in nursing hasn't been rejected but it has never been fully implemented.