Design EBP education that is multi‐modal, clinically integrated, and team‐based with mentorship and case‐based discussions¶

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Evidence · 1 claim (1 for) · 1 study (1 qualitative), q2 · 0 of 1 report an effect size · 1 claim rests on one study

Description¶

Drawing on studies cited in its discussion, the review highlights that EBP education should be "multi‐modal (e.g., lectures, online and face‐to‐face), clinically integrated, and team‐based, incorporating mentorship and case‐based discussions". Beyond building individual competence, such education is reported to foster organizational empowerment, strengthen team cohesion, and contribute to improved patient outcomes. The review also notes that positive effects may diminish over time without continuous organizational support.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Multi‐modal delivery (lectures, online and face‐to‐face)
• Clinical integration and team‐based formats incorporating mentorship and case‐based discussions

Constraints¶

• The positive effects of EBP education may diminish over time, requiring continuous organizational support, a supportive culture, and engaged leadership

Target Learners¶

• Nurses and healthcare professionals in direct care roles

Target Learning Goals¶

• Evidence‐based practice knowledge, skills, and attitudes

Claims¶

• Resource mismatch, missing incentives, and discontinuous post-training support constrain the sustainability of training transfer [+W]

Related Strategies¶

• Build supportive organizational structures — clear career pathways, mentorship programs, and leadership development — to enhance nurses' EBHC competence
• Design CPD programs with hands-on skill development, ongoing reinforcement, and integration into workplace protocols
• Incorporate internet and widely used smartphone applications into future EBP teaching to foster online interactive learning and engagement

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• Härkönen, H., Hannila, H.‐M., Oikarinen, A., Kääriäinen, M., Ylimäki, S., Hietaniemi, A.‐M., Holopainen, A., Jansson, M., Pölkki, T., Kaakinen, P., Kanste, O., & Tuomikoski, A.‐M. (2025). The Measurement of Evidence‐Based Healthcare Competence of Nurses and Associated Background Factors: A Scoping Review. Research in Nursing & Health, 48(5), 581–593. https://doi.org/10.1002/nur.70004