Developing evidence-based practice champions in the Maldives.

Int J Nurs Pract

School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.

Published: December 2013

AI Article Synopsis

  • Evidence-based practice (EBP) aims to integrate research evidence into clinical settings to improve healthcare quality, with a focus on the EBP champion model.
  • An action research project in the Maldives initiated in 2012 sought to develop clinical leaders from diverse backgrounds who would advocate for and implement EBP.
  • The paper discusses the preparation process for EBP champions and their key roles in promoting the use of evidence-based practices in the healthcare system.

Article Abstract

Evidence-based practice (EBP) is an approach that has gained recognition for facilitating the transfer of evidence into clinical practice. EBP champions is a strategy that can be adopted to encourage the uptake of EBP. This paper describes an action research project that was undertaken in Maldives. EBP champion model has been introduced in the Maldives early 2012 and aims to produce clinical leaders from variety of backgrounds who could implement EBP. This paper provides an extended discussion of the process that was undertaken to prepare EBP champions and their roles in implementing EBP.

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