Saija Ylimäki, Anne Oikarinen, Maria Kääriäinen, Tarja Pölkki, Kristina Mikkonen, Arja Holopainen, Pirjo Kaakinen, Outi Kanste, Merja Meriläinen, Miia Jansson, Kati Immonen, Anna-Maria Tuomikoski
BACKGROUND: Evidence-based healthcare (EBHC) enables consistent and effective healthcare that prioritises patient safety. The competencies of advanced practice nurses (APNs) are essential for implementing EBHC because their professional duties include promoting EBHC. AIM: To identify, critically appraise, and synthesise the best available evidence concerning the EBHC competence of APNs and associated factors. DESIGN: A systematic review. DATA SOURCES: CINAHL, PubMed, Scopus, Medic, ProQuest, and MedNar...
February 27, 2024: Journal of Clinical Nursing