188: NURSES UNDERSTANDING OF EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE AND IDENTIFICATION OF BARRIERS TO UTILIZATION FROM RESEARCH: A STUDY OF NURSES KNOWLEDGE ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE

摘要

Background and aimsIn medical organizations, nurses utilize evidence-based practice (EBP) in order to evaluate their skills, develop and implement policies and procedures, carry out effective clinical interventions, and prepare care plans to enhance positive outcomes for patients. The aim of this study was to investigate the nurses' understanding of EBP and its relevant barriers in the selected hospitals in Iran.