innovation and evidence into clinical practice. The following quotes illustrate this view. need to listen as currently several initiatives that improve clinical practice have been “Managers forwarded but have been ignored [them] for a long period of time - very disheartening for clinical (Survey ID 48) staff.” to start the change at management level, I had experience of having clinical “It's important project/ research stopped by previous manager who regarded clinical research as something very luxurious or (Survey ID 50) extra.” Theme 3: The need for educational opportunities The third theme identified from open-ended questions was need for educational ‘The This theme describes how important educational opportunities were to opportunities’. supporting and facilitating EBK and the implementation of EBP. Respondents described that greater access to ward in-service education, educational training and and/or workshops could increase their knowledge and update evidence informed practice. The following exemplars highlight: involve nursing and medical [staff] to teach to gain a greater “Regular in-services, understanding of (Survey ID 129) EBP.” workshops have been extremely useful, informative and (Survey ID “Research demystifying.” 143) should be taught how to use EBP as it is essential for the delivery of high-quality “Nurses nursing (Survey ID 204). care.” Theme 4: Challenges to accessing evidence The final theme that arose from the open-ended survey questions was to accessing ‘Challenges This theme explored the importance of having access to research evidence. Many evidence’. nurses and midwives reported that they had limited access to computers and software to gain access to evidence to inform their everyday practice. Respondents reported that they had limited access to databases and this was perceived as a barrier to EBP and EBK. The following quotes illustrate. to access databases and online journals from home would be (Survey ID 25) “Ability helpful.”
innovation and evidence into clinical practice. The following quotes illustrate this view. “Managers need to listen as currently several initiatives that improve clinical practice have been forwarded but have been ignored [them] for a long period of time - very disheartening for clinical staff.” (Survey ID 48) “It's important to start the change at management level, I had experience of having clinical project/ research stopped by previous manager who regarded clinical research as something very luxurious or extra.” (Survey ID 50) Theme 3: The need for educational opportunities The third theme identified from open-ended questions was ‘The need for educational opportunities’. This theme describes how important educational opportunities were to supporting and facilitating EBK and the implementation of EBP. Respondents described that greater access to ward in-service education, educational training and and/or workshops could increase their knowledge and update evidence informed practice. The following exemplars highlight: “Regular in-services, involve nursing and medical [staff] to teach to gain a greater understanding of EBP.” (Survey ID 129) “Research workshops have been extremely useful, informative and demystifying.” (Survey ID 143) “Nurses should be taught how to use EBP as it is essential for the delivery of high-quality nursing care.” (Survey ID 204). Theme 4: Challenges to accessing evidence The final theme that arose from the open-ended survey questions was ‘Challenges to accessing evidence’. This theme explored the importance of having access to research evidence. Many nurses and midwives reported that they had limited access to computers and software to gain access to evidence to inform their everyday practice. Respondents reported that they had limited access to databases and this was perceived as a barrier to EBP and EBK. The following quotes illustrate. “Ability to access databases and online journals from home would be helpful.” (Survey ID 25)