Rev Rene (Aug 2021)

Development of nurses' evidence-based practice skills: contributions of clinical supervision

  • Ana Isabel Carvalho Teixeira,
  • Leonor Olímpia Lopes Sousa Morais Teixeira,
  • Rui Pedro Gomes Pereira,
  • Cristina Barroso,
  • António Luís Rodrigues Faria de Carvalho,
  • Vilanice Alves de Araújo Püschel

DOI
https://doi.org/10.15253/2175-6783.20212267980
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 22

Abstract

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Objective: to evaluate the impact of the implementation of the SafeCare Model on the evidence-based practice competencies of nurses. Methods: mixed method characterized by concomitant triangulation. Quantitative data were collected before and after the implementation of the Model, by means of the Clinical Effectiveness and Evidence-Based Practice Questionnaire, with descriptive statistical analysis. Evidence values were obtained using the Wilcoxon test. Thirteen nurses participated. Qualitative data were obtained from interviews with 11 nurses from a public hospital and analyzed using the Content Analysis technique. Results: there were no statistically significant differences with the implementation of the model. However, nurses identified increased competencies in evidence-based practice with the recognition of advantages in their professional development, organization, and patient care. Conclusion: the implementation of the model has been shown to have contributed to the development of competencies in evidence-based practice.

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