Evidence-based practice and undergraduate nursing curriculum: Trends and perspectives

Abstract

Evidence-based practice is recognized as key to improving the quality of health care, increasing patient safety, controlling costs, and improving outcomes for people with healthcare and nursing needs. Despite its advantages, the use of evidence in healthcare settings is not yet a standard of healthcare in the world. How can students learn and develop skills to use evidence-based-practice (EBP) in current nursing curriculum and how can researchers work with students and clinical professionals to increase EBP? Changes in nursing education will require close collaboration with clinical contexts because learning about evidence takes place outside the classroom.