CollegianPub Date : 2024-12-01DOI: 10.1016/j.colegn.2024.10.001
Rebecca M. Jedwab , Kerri Holzhauser , Kalpana Raghunathan , Zara K.M. Lord , Sally P. Duncan , Melanie A. Murray , Janette Gogler , Evelyn J.S. Hovenga AM
{"title":"Applicability and benefits of Standardised Nursing Terminology in Australia: A scoping review","authors":"Rebecca M. Jedwab , Kerri Holzhauser , Kalpana Raghunathan , Zara K.M. Lord , Sally P. Duncan , Melanie A. Murray , Janette Gogler , Evelyn J.S. Hovenga AM","doi":"10.1016/j.colegn.2024.10.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.colegn.2024.10.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Standardised Nursing Terminologies (SNTs) provide a set of agreed terms that are aligned to nurses’ assessments, interventions, and nurse-sensitive patient care outcomes. The use of such a terminology allows for improved visibility of nursing care and comparisons of interventions and outcomes to support and assess evidence-based practice. Whilst SNTs have been in use internationally for decades, there is a gap in practice and literature related to SNTs throughout Australia.</div></div><div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>The objectives of this review were to explore recent literature to identify and understand (i) the benefits of SNTs, (ii) the limitations of SNTs, and (iii) the potential scope of SNTs for the Australian context.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A scoping review was undertaken to search relevant literature in CINAHL, Cochrane Review, EMBASE, IEEE Xplore, Medline Complete, and Scopus databases using a date range of 2015–2023.</div></div><div><h3>Findings</h3><div>A total of 36 studies were reviewed, none of which were Australian. Main benefits associated with integrating SNTs into health records include improved nursing documentation quality, facilitate visibility of nursing care, and enable nursing practice quality improvement. Key limitations identified were the lack of evidence about correlation between nurses’ knowledge level and the use of SNT in practice, lack of strong evidence related to benefits in terms of patient outcomes, workflow efficiencies or enhanced communication, poor representation of nursing practice in SNTs, and mapping limitations to achieve interoperability.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>In order to support SNT implementation and adoption throughout Australia, there is a need for Australian research as well as a national strategy for the adoption of an SNT taxonomy in Australia. This requires stakeholder policy development, government support to ensure standardisation, and broad education at academic and local level to enable comprehensive systems’ integration.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":55241,"journal":{"name":"Collegian","volume":"31 6","pages":"Pages 404-420"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143145661","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
CollegianPub Date : 2024-12-01DOI: 10.1016/j.colegn.2024.09.005
Amanda Cole , Julie Ann Pooley , Lisa Whitehead
{"title":"Family members’ experiences with depression through the lens of Frank’s illness narratives","authors":"Amanda Cole , Julie Ann Pooley , Lisa Whitehead","doi":"10.1016/j.colegn.2024.09.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.colegn.2024.09.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Depression impacts around 300 million people worldwide and places significant strain on families who care for relatives with chronic mental health conditions. This strain can lead to substantial burdens and affect the mental health and well-being of family members.</div></div><div><h3>Aim</h3><div>This study explores family members’ experiences with depression through the lens of Frank’s illness narratives.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Employing a narrative inquiry approach, interviews were conducted with eight family members of adults diagnosed with major depressive disorder. The data were analysed through the lens of Frank’s illness narratives.</div></div><div><h3>Findings</h3><div>Family members’ experiences revealed a complex interplay of narratives that reflected the elements of the narratives of quest, chaos, and restitution. The narratives illustrated an ongoing process of adaptation, meaning-making, and personal transformation while living with a family member diagnosed with depression. All narratives portrayed the concept of hope, and this was manifested in different ways across the narrative types.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>While Frank’s narratives traditionally focus on individuals living with chronic health conditions, this study extends the work to the family member perspective, revealing how families navigate the burden, distress, and challenges of depression while also experiencing personal growth and hope. This paper expands our understanding of the broader impacts of depression on families.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":55241,"journal":{"name":"Collegian","volume":"31 6","pages":"Pages 392-403"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143145611","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
CollegianPub Date : 2024-12-01DOI: 10.1016/j.colegn.2024.09.001
Fiona C. Giles, Byron Perrin, George Mnatzaganian, Jane Mills
{"title":"Rural nursing recruitment and retention – What needs to change?","authors":"Fiona C. Giles, Byron Perrin, George Mnatzaganian, Jane Mills","doi":"10.1016/j.colegn.2024.09.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.colegn.2024.09.001","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":55241,"journal":{"name":"Collegian","volume":"31 6","pages":"Pages 372-374"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143145677","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
CollegianPub Date : 2024-12-01DOI: 10.1016/j.colegn.2024.10.004
Ga Eun Park , Hyeryeon Kim , U Ri Go
{"title":"Generative artificial intelligence in nursing: A scoping review","authors":"Ga Eun Park , Hyeryeon Kim , U Ri Go","doi":"10.1016/j.colegn.2024.10.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.colegn.2024.10.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming multiple sectors, with significant potential to revolutionise nursing through advancements in education, practice, and research. However, the application of generative AI in nursing remains underexplored, highlighting the need for a comprehensive review of its current impact and future implications.</div></div><div><h3>Aim</h3><div>To investigate the current state and implications of generative AI in nursing education, practice, and research.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>This scoping review was conducted following the methodological frameworks of Arksey and O’Malley, refined by Levac and colleagues. The databases searched for articles published between January 2020 and April 2024 included PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Cochrane Library, and IEEE Xplore.</div></div><div><h3>Findings</h3><div>A total of 4858 articles were identified, with 23 included in this review. Most of the selected studies were published in 2024 (n = 19/23), primarily conducted in the United States (n = 8/23), and largely consisted of quantitative descriptive studies (n = 14/22). ChatGPT was the most frequently used tool, appearing in 95.7% of the studies (n = 22/23). The articles addressed various nursing domains, including nursing education (n = 12/23), practice (n = 10/23), and research (n = 1/23). Both the benefits and concerns associated with this technology were identified.</div></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><div>Generative AI shows great promise for transforming nursing education, practice, and research; however, its integration is still in the early stages.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>To fully leverage the benefits of generative AI, nursing professionals must address the challenges associated with AI and lead its ethical adoption. Rigorous research and proactive leadership are crucial to realising the potential of generative AI in nursing.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":55241,"journal":{"name":"Collegian","volume":"31 6","pages":"Pages 428-436"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143146103","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
CollegianPub Date : 2024-12-01DOI: 10.1016/j.colegn.2024.09.002
Gemma Doleman , Christine Duffield , Ian W. Li
{"title":"The gender pay gap in the Australian nursing workforce: A retrospective observational study","authors":"Gemma Doleman , Christine Duffield , Ian W. Li","doi":"10.1016/j.colegn.2024.09.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.colegn.2024.09.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Aim</h3><div>To explore the gender pay gap among the Australian nursing workforce and identify reasons for such a gap.</div></div><div><h3>Background</h3><div>Gender discrimination exists in nursing, with men having a higher rate of pay and a faster rate of career progression, irrespective of experience and qualifications. In addition, men are shown to have a greater representation in leadership roles compared to the proportion of men in the profession.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>The study uses a retrospective, observational survey design of graduate nurses from all Australian universities.</div></div><div><h3>Findings</h3><div>The gender wage gap was around 4% at six months after graduation, increasing to 13% at three years after graduation, favouring nurses who are men. Men also reported being more overqualified than women upon graduation. In addition, graduates who were overqualified had a 21% disparity in pay. Nursing graduates from non-English speaking backgrounds and lower socioeconomic backgrounds had an increased probability of being underemployed.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Overall, nurses who were men are earning a higher wage than women nurses upon graduation and at three years post-graduation in Australia. These findings, despite an enterprise bargaining agreement, are consistent with the gender pay disparity gap in Australia and with international research on this topic. Of note from this study is the notion that men are working unsociable hours and weekends and are, therefore, receiving penalty rates that increase their wages. This notion is also consistent with the current ideology in Australia of men being breadwinners despite changes in gender equality in the country.</div></div><div><h3>Implications for nursing management</h3><div>Organisations need to offer flexible work environments that will allow women to re-enter the workforce while caring for dependents. This can include shorter shifts allowing women to work flexible hours to care for dependents, job sharing with other nurses of similar skill level and working across multiple areas to allow for flexibility. In addition, healthcare organisations should increase support and promote positive practice environments, including wages in order to sustain and retain the future workforce.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":55241,"journal":{"name":"Collegian","volume":"31 6","pages":"Pages 375-381"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143145676","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
CollegianPub Date : 2024-12-01DOI: 10.1016/j.colegn.2024.10.005
Diego J. Caicedo-Fajardo , Alix Y. Perdomo-Romero , Claudia P. Cantillo-Medina , Maria L. de Souza , Claudia A. Ramírez-Perdomo
{"title":"Impact of health interventions on informal caregivers: A systematic review and meta-analysis","authors":"Diego J. Caicedo-Fajardo , Alix Y. Perdomo-Romero , Claudia P. Cantillo-Medina , Maria L. de Souza , Claudia A. Ramírez-Perdomo","doi":"10.1016/j.colegn.2024.10.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.colegn.2024.10.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Chronic noncommunicable diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide, affecting the quality of life of patients and their informal caregivers.</div></div><div><h3>Aim</h3><div>To assess the impact of health interventions on informal caregivers and compare the results with standard care.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised clinical trials identified from six databases was conducted. We included intervention studies by a healthcare team for caregivers of persons with chronic noncommunicable diseases. The risk of bias was assessed using a risk-of-bias tool, and the meta-analysis was conducted using the software Review Manager. The certainty of the evidence was assessed using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation.</div></div><div><h3>Findings</h3><div>Ten articles were selected, which included 1088 participants (average age of 55 years). A meta-analysis was performed with four studies using the same evaluation instrument (Zarit Burden Interview).</div></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><div>Interventions to decrease caregiver overload were assessed through the effect estimation of the mean score of the Zarit Burden Interview of −5 (95% confidence interval, p < 0.00001).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The findings show a gap in the knowledge about interventions and analyses of quality of life, social support, and caregiver roles. Conducting further methodologically rigorous research to yield valid results is essential for ensuring the well-being of informal caregivers and reducing their burden and overload.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":55241,"journal":{"name":"Collegian","volume":"31 6","pages":"Pages 437-445"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143146105","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
CollegianPub Date : 2024-12-01DOI: 10.1016/j.colegn.2024.11.001
İlknur Göl
{"title":"Global social responsibility as a predictor of attitudes toward sustainable development in nursing students: A descriptive cross-sectional study","authors":"İlknur Göl","doi":"10.1016/j.colegn.2024.11.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.colegn.2024.11.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Global social responsibility is one of the basic principles to be followed in achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs). Nurses, as healthcare providers, have important roles in providing sustainable healthcare services and achieving SDGs. Therefore, it is important to determine nursing students’ global social responsibility levels and attitudes toward SDGs.</div></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><div>This study aimed to examine the effect of global social responsibility on nursing students’ attitudes toward sustainable development.</div></div><div><h3>Method</h3><div>A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 318 nursing students in the nursing department of a university in Türkiye. Data were collected using a sociodemographic data form, ‘the Attitudes toward Sustainable Development Scale,’ and ‘the Global Social Responsibility Scale.’</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The mean total scores of the students participating in the research on the Attitude Toward Sustainable Development Scale and the Global Social Responsibility Scale were 76.94 ± 18.28 and 102.25 ± 17.16, respectively. Total scores on both the Attitude Toward Sustainable Development Scale and the Global Social Responsibility Scale were higher in those who knew the concept and goals of sustainable development. All factors of attitude toward sustainable development were significantly influenced by global social responsibility (p = <.001).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Positive attitudes and behaviours toward sustainable development increased with higher global social responsibility. Including global issues in nursing education programs to improve global social responsibility levels will contribute to the education of nurses who are aware of their social responsibilities and to closing the gap between nursing and SDGs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":55241,"journal":{"name":"Collegian","volume":"31 6","pages":"Pages 446-452"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143146104","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
CollegianPub Date : 2024-09-04DOI: 10.1016/j.colegn.2024.08.001
Darcy Morris , Cristina Thompson , Alejandro Vasquez Hernandez , Matthew Larkin , Lucy McWilliams , Jane Currie
{"title":"Staff perceptions of the potential for nurses to address service gaps within a homeless health service in Sydney, Australia: Results of a cross-sectional survey","authors":"Darcy Morris , Cristina Thompson , Alejandro Vasquez Hernandez , Matthew Larkin , Lucy McWilliams , Jane Currie","doi":"10.1016/j.colegn.2024.08.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.colegn.2024.08.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>People experiencing homelessness face significant health disparities and higher rates of morbidity and premature mortality, resulting in increased demands on the acute health system. Nurses have a key role in supporting vulnerable populations to access appropriate care.</p></div><div><h3>Aim</h3><p>To determine if increased service demand might be addressed through expanding nurse-led services and further developing the roles of nurses within the Homeless Health Service.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>A 14-item cross-sectional survey was designed to obtain the views of staff employed by a Homeless Health Service (n = 50) in nursing and non-nursing roles. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics and nonparametric tests. Qualitative data were analysed thematically.</p></div><div><h3>Findings</h3><p>Seven of the 20 respondents were from nursing roles, and the remainder were from non-nursing staff including physicians, allied health personnel, and peer workers. Respondents identified service gaps in the Homeless Health Service that nurses could potentially address by optimising the scope of practice in physical and mental health assessments and referral pathways. Most (95%) pledged in-principle support for enhancing the nursing role within the Service. Qualitative themes were <em>falling through the gaps</em>, <em>resourcing and workforce</em>, and <em>collaborating with other care providers.</em> Solutions to improve access to care included outreach clinics, mental health and chronic disease management, advanced nursing roles, crisis teams, and specialised care for older clients.</p></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><p>Awareness of service gaps and ways of improving access to care is critical and may facilitate the implementation of other strategies to better meet client needs. However, issues including funding and eligibility for health care are beyond the influence of nursing scope of practice.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Study findings indicate strong support for optimising the scope of nursing roles through improving client access to assessment, treatment, education, support, and referral. More specifically, outreach health support, mental health assessment, and enhanced provision of after-hours care were noted as key areas that could be enhanced through optimisation of nursing scope.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":55241,"journal":{"name":"Collegian","volume":"31 5","pages":"Pages 356-363"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1322769624000519/pdfft?md5=ee972d3e027263911669a3ff73c01248&pid=1-s2.0-S1322769624000519-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142164755","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
CollegianPub Date : 2024-07-27DOI: 10.1016/j.colegn.2024.07.002
Mohammad M. Alnaeem , Mohammad A. Abu Sabra , Raid Abu Jebbeh , Khaled Suleiman
{"title":"Workplace violence against nurses in rural governmental hospitals in Jordan","authors":"Mohammad M. Alnaeem , Mohammad A. Abu Sabra , Raid Abu Jebbeh , Khaled Suleiman","doi":"10.1016/j.colegn.2024.07.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.colegn.2024.07.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Rural hospitals in low-income countries have limited resources and services. Nurses in these settings are more susceptible to workplace violence (WPV) and deserve significant attention.</p></div><div><h3>Purpose</h3><p>This study aimed to assess the prevalence of WPV (verbal and physical) against nurses who work in rural hospitals in Jordan.</p></div><div><h3>Method</h3><p>A descriptive cross-sectional survey on WPV among nurses who worked in rural governmental hospitals (<em>n</em> = 431). A modified version of the questionnaire developed by ILO/International Council of Nurses/World Health Organization/Public Services International Workplace Violence in the Health Sector Country Case Study – Questionnaire was utilised.</p></div><div><h3>Result</h3><p>Out of 431 nurses who worked in the selected hospitals, 81% faced verbal violence, and one quadrant faced physical violence (25.5%). In the last year, 49.1% and 55.5% of participants experienced physical and verbal violence, respectively. Exposed to physical violence, most frequently were males (14.4%) under 30 years old (14.8%) and married (12.5%). Verbal violence was predominantly experienced by females (45.2%), those under 30 years old (44.5%), and when dealing with both genders (76.8%). Most of the relatives of patients were the perpetrators of both forms of violence. Participants’ gender, age, education level, and the patient’s gender were associated factors with experiencing verbal and physical violence.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion/Implication for future practice</h3><p>The greater incidence rate of WPV among nurses in rural hospitals reflects the need to implement effective preventive measures and security protocols and build progressive training and supervision systems for healthcare providers to address conflict management and de-escalation techniques tailored to the specific needs of nurses in rural hospitals. As a result, Jordan’s governments and non-governmental organisations have to devote more time, money, and effort to promoting awareness in rural population cities about the need to combat violence against nurses.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":55241,"journal":{"name":"Collegian","volume":"31 5","pages":"Pages 348-355"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141848632","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
CollegianPub Date : 2024-07-25DOI: 10.1016/j.colegn.2024.07.001
Cânia Torres , Francisco Mendes , Adriana Maria Duarte , Simão Vilaça , Maria do Céu Barbieri-Figueiredo
{"title":"Implementation of evidence-based practice in paediatric nursing care: Facilitators and barriers","authors":"Cânia Torres , Francisco Mendes , Adriana Maria Duarte , Simão Vilaça , Maria do Céu Barbieri-Figueiredo","doi":"10.1016/j.colegn.2024.07.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.colegn.2024.07.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Evidence-based practice (EBP) is widely recognised in healthcare as a means of improving patient outcomes by incorporating patient preferences, clinical experience, and rigorous research. Although it has demonstrated potential in promoting healthcare, increasing patient safety, and reducing costs, there are still challenges in implementing and applying EBP in practice. The aim of this study was to explore the barriers and facilitators identified by nurses concerning the implementation of EBP in the care provided to children and their families.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>Two focus groups were held with a total of 32 nurses from a paediatric unit of a university hospital. The qualitative data were organised using NVivo, and thematic analysis was undertaken following Bardin’s three-phase process.</p></div><div><h3>Findings</h3><p>Three categories emerged: Facilitators for the Implementation of EBP, Barriers to the Implementation of EBP, and Family and Child-Centred Care in Clinical Practice. The main facilitators are the presence of mentors, institutional recognition, an environment that promotes EBPs, and the interest and motivation of the team. The main barriers highlighted were unassertive intradisciplinary and interdisciplinary communication, time management, tradition, and inexperience in research. Organisations must implement policies that promote environments conducive to EBP.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>It is crucial to prioritise ongoing professional development, integrate this practice into nursing education, promote innovative organisational cultures, and embrace the principles of Family-Centred Care. Nurses recognise the importance of mentors as key to implementing this practice.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":55241,"journal":{"name":"Collegian","volume":"31 5","pages":"Pages 342-347"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1322769624000490/pdfft?md5=4a39e32ac5f0e52755d7a4f3f64c24c8&pid=1-s2.0-S1322769624000490-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141844234","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}