Integration of evidence-based practice in nursing education: a novel approach

Authors

Preethy D'Souza Mrs, MCONFollow
Anice George Dr, MCONFollow
Judith A. Noronha Dr, MCONFollow
Vishnu Renjith Mr, MCONFollow

Abstract

Evidence based practice (EBP) has gained momentum globally, to provide effective and efficient health care. Although EBP has evolved to a great extent over the last two decades and is accepted as an important concept by all health care professionals, its integration in practice is still challenging. Integration of EBP in nursing profession both in nursing practice and nursing education is an important issue. This article describes the experience of the authors in integrating evidence based practice in nursing education in Manipal University. It focuses on the training of nurse educators in EBP, alignment of EBP in curriculum and EBP practicum in curriculum so as to enable a nurse to identify evidences, make appropriate clinical decisions and utilize EBP in rendering scientific and quality patient care

Recommended Citation

D'Souza, Preethy Mrs; George, Anice Dr; Noronha, Judith A. Dr; and Renjith, Vishnu Mr (2015) "Integration of evidence-based practice in nursing education: a novel approach," Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences: Vol. 1: Iss. 1, .
Available at: https://impressions.manipal.edu/mjnhs/vol1/iss1/13