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One barrier that can prevent nurses from engaging in evidence-based practice (EBP) is a lack of knowledge and confidence about the process. Nurses often feel overwhelmed by the sheer amount of research available, as well as how to obtain and interpret it effectively (McCarthy et al., 2018). Additionally, nurses may not have access to necessary resources such as databases or mentors who can help guide them through the process (Strauser & Anderson 2020).

To facilitate the use of evidence and improve nursing care for patients, one strategy is to create an institutional culture that encourages and supports EBP. This includes providing adequate training on how to identify and evaluate research sources, modeling behavior related to EBP within social networks among peers/teachers/mentors, offering support for implementation of best practices in clinical settings, recognizing individual efforts made towards incorporating EBP into practice, rewarding successful outcomes achieved through EBP initiatives, and allowing ample time for reflection after each study cycle to discuss findings with colleagues (McCarthy et al., 2018). All of these activities will serve to foster a positive learning environment which will ultimately promote better patient outcomes.