The purpose of this study was to explore and describe the knowledge that a cohort of
40 intensive care unit nurses had of evidence-based practice. It was assumed that they
lacked the knowledge to locate, evaluate understand and apply research findings.
Quantitative, non-experimental descriptive research was conducted to explore their
knowledge and to formulate recommendations for promoting it. Data collection involved
administering a structured questionnaire administered to the cohort in an intensive care
unit. The findings revealed that, although they were familiar with the basic concept of
evidence-based practice, they were reluctant and lacked the skills to adopt it in their
practice. It is recommended that they be trained and empowered to develop research
expertise from within their own ranks. Finally it is recommended that nursing
management should play a more proactive role in identifying cost-effective strategies in
overcoming barriers to finding, promoting and integrating evidence-based practice / Health Studies / M.A. (Health Studies)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:uir.unisa.ac.za:10500/13123 |
| Date | 29 January 2014 |
| Creators | Miller, Des Franco Abiattor |
| Contributors | Moleki, M. M., Jallinks, J. E. |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Dissertation |
| Format | 1 online resource (ix, 109 leaves) |
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