Are nursing textbooks really based on evidence-based practice?

IF 1.9 Q2 NURSING

Teaching and Learning in Nursing Pub Date : 2025-04-16 DOI:10.1016/j.teln.2025.03.005

Kathleen Rhodes PhD, RN, FNP-C, CNE, Deloris Slade DNP, RN, FNP-C

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Abstract

Background

The foundation of nursing is evidence-based practice and its implementation. This knowledge is gained in nursing education from faculty who must rely heavily on published textbooks. Nurse educators depend on textbooks to present the latest evidence-based theory available to support nursing practice when compounded by faculty shortages.

Major points

Based on evaluations of several current editions of nursing textbooks, multiple errors in evidence-based practice were found. This disconnect between accurate evidence and nursing education showcases a significant potential for increasing unintentional patient harm.

Implications

Healthcare consumers rely more on nurses than other professionals to explain and deliver high-quality health interventions. The potential for harm based on an inaccurate knowledge base meant to support evidence-based nursing practice is not an acceptable risk.

Conclusions

This paper issues a clarion call for those in the nursing publishing industry to commit to editing closely for changes in the underlying theory and guidelines that support evidence-based practice and serves as a cautionary word to faculty to exercise diligence in evaluating the content of textbooks.

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来源期刊

Teaching and Learning in Nursing NURSING-

CiteScore

2.60

自引率

10.50%

发文量

119

审稿时长

37 days

期刊介绍： Teaching and Learning in Nursing is the Official Journal of the National Organization of Associate Degree Nursing. The journal is dedicated to the advancement of Associate Degree Nursing education and practice, and promotes collaboration in charting the future of health care education and delivery. Topics include: - Managing Different Learning Styles - New Faculty Mentoring - Legal Issues - Research - Legislative Issues - Instructional Design Strategies - Leadership, Management Roles - Unique Funding for Programs and Faculty