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Midwifery leaders’ views on the factors considered crucial to implementing evidence-based practice in clinical areas
De Leo, Annemarie Bayes, Sara Butt, Janice Bloxsome, Dianne Geraghty, Sadie
De Leo, Annemarie
Bayes, Sara
Butt, Janice
Bloxsome, Dianne
Geraghty, Sadie
Abstract
Problem
The evidence-to-practice gap continues to persist in healthcare and midwives report limited knowledge and use of effective intervention strategies to support the implementation of new evidence-based practices in clinical settings.
Background
Despite ongoing development and dissemination of high quality research findings, the translation of latest research evidence by midwives into new evidence-based practices remains sub-optimal. This inefficiency places consumers at risk of obsolete or potentially dangerous healthcare interventions.
Aim
To explore midwifery leaders’ views on what information and support midwives require to lead practice change initiatives in clinical areas.
Methods
The study formed part of a broader Participatory Action Research (PAR) project designed to improve the processes by which midwives implement evidence-based practice change in clinical settings. The study employed a qualitative design and was guided by the methodological underpinnings of Action Research (AR).
Findings
One core finding emerged to fulfil the aim and objectives of the study. To lead implementation of evidence-based practices, midwives need practical solutions and a map of the process, packaged into a centralised web-based resource.
Discussion
The findings reported in this study provide valuable insight into the specific needs of midwives wanting to improve the uptake and longevity of new evidence based practices in clinical areas. This includes information specific to evidence implementation, support networks and knowledge of Implementation Science.
Conclusion
To lead practice change initiatives, midwives require a web-based resource that standardises the process of evidence implementation, while providing midwives with clear direction and the support needed to confidently champion for evidence base change in clinical areas.
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Date
2021
Type
Journal article
Journal
Women and Birth
Book
Volume
34
Issue
1
Page Range
22-29
Article Number
ACU Department
Faculty of Health Sciences
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Open Access Status
License
All rights reserved
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