Using simulation to improve the use of evidence-based practice guidelines

West J Nurs Res. 2011 Apr;33(3):296-305. doi: 10.1177/0193945910379791. Epub 2010 Sep 27.

Abstract

Nurses in health care today need to practice from an evidence base. There are many models to guide nurses in using the evidence in their practice; however, often nurses rely on their own mental processes to deliver care and do not rely on protocols or guidelines. The challenge often is not to teach the correct evidence-based practice guideline but to support the nurse to incorporate the guidelines into daily practice. Simulation is a method that can be used in an overall strategy to diffuse evidence-based practice guidelines at the point of care delivery.

MeSH terms

  • Evidence-Based Nursing*
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic*