Developing evidence‐based practice champions in the Maldives. Issue 6 (18th June 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Shifaza, Fathimath; Evans, David; Bradley, Helen; Ullrich, Sandra
• Is Part Of: International journal of nursing practice. Volume 19:Issue 6(2013:Dec.)
• Page Start: 596
• Page End: 602
• Publication Date: 2013-06-18
• Subjects: Nursing -- Periodicals; Nursing -- Practice -- Periodicals; 610.73092
• DOI: 10.1111/ijn.12106
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1322-7114

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p>Evidence‐based practice (EBP) is an approach that has gained recognition for facilitating the transfer of evidence into clinical practice. EBP champions is a strategy that can be adopted to encourage the uptake of EBP. This paper describes an action research project that was undertaken in Maldives. EBP champion model has been introduced in the Maldives early 2012 and aims to produce clinical leaders from variety of backgrounds who could implement EBP. This paper provides an extended discussion of the process that was undertaken to prepare EBP champions and their roles in implementing EBP.</p> </abstract>