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Making evidence based practice a reality for mental health nursing

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posted on 2023-05-18, 18:56 authored by Cleary, M, Freeman, A, Walter, G, Hunt, GE
In recent years, efforts have been directed towards making mental health nursing more evidence-based. Making evidence based practice (EBP) a reality in modern health services requires due attention to service planning and management. It is acknowledged that there are many challenges and barriers to implementing EBP as outlined in this article. However, by using an example from our mental health service and drawing upon the literature, we show that a variety of techniques can be used to incorporate EBP into everyday practice. A combination of approaches is recommended, including education and training, leadership programs, research units, dissemination of research findings and structural changes to draw upon the expertise of key clinical, education, management and research staff.

History

Publication title

Contemporary Nurse

Volume

20

Pagination

278-89

ISSN

1037-6178

Department/School

School of Health Sciences

Publisher

Taylor & Francis

Place of publication

United States

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Copyright 2005 eContent Management Pty. Ltd.

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Socio-economic Objectives

Mental health

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