Authors (including presenting author) :
Ng CMS(1), Chang BL(1), Tam WSC(1)
Affiliation :
(1) Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Kwong Wah Hospital
Introduction :
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in nursing refers to the methodology through which nurses make clinical decisions grounded in the best available research evidence. However, the integration of EBP into nursing practice remains a gradual process. Common obstacles include insufficient time and a lack of support for promoting EBP. Therefore, it is essential to identify and implement effective strategies to facilitate the adoption of EBP within the nursing profession.
Objectives :
(1)To assess the effective of “Five Minutes Talk” in EBP promotion among acute general paediatric ward; (2) To evaluate nurses’ perception of “Five Minutes Talk” in EBP promotion
Methodology :
All nurses in the acute general pediatric ward were recruited to participate in an evidence-based practice study focused on point-of-care methodologies, with guidance from a facilitator. A condensed presentation titled "Five Minutes Talk" was delivered to the nursing staff in the general pediatric ward to summarize the study's findings. Additionally, the "Taipei Evidence-Based Practice Questionnaire" (TEBPQ) was administered through a self-completed questionnaire. Cronbach's alpha was calculated to assess the effectiveness of the evidence-based practice education provided.
Result & Outcome :
A total of 46 pediatric nurses participated in the "Five Minutes Talk" program and completed the TEBPQ. The overall Cronbach’s alpha was 0.84, indicating strong internal consistency. This higher internal consistency suggests that the nurses perceived the "Five Minutes Talk" program as being effective in evidence-based education.
Specifically, the Cronbach’s alpha values for nurses were 0.81 with a Bachelor’s degree (n=28, 60.9%), 0.88 for those with a post-registration specialty diploma (n=10, 21.7%), and 0.89 for nurses holding a Master’s degree (n=8, 17.4%). This data indicates that nurses with higher educational qualifications reported a greater effectiveness of the "Five Minutes Talk" program in promoting evidence-based education.
The "Five Minutes Talk" program proved to be an appropriate and effective strategy for promoting evidence-based practice (EBP) in the acute general pediatric ward, as it effectively addressed several common barriers, such as time constraints. Furthermore, this program successfully recruited all nurses within the ward, thereby enhancing awareness of the necessity to establish an evidence-based practice (EBP) culture among the general pediatric ward. Thus, identified and implement appropriate strategies can promote EBP in nursing practice.
