Promotion of Evidence-Based Nursing by Polish and foreign nursing organizations

Abstract

Aim: The aim of the review was to obtain information on specific activities undertaken by professional nursing organizations, in order to promote and develop Evidence-Based Nursing (EBN).

Results: The foreign organizations featured in the study actively promote EBN within their countries of origin. This activity is currently focused on the structural and financial measures (focused on extrinsic factors). Some organizations are lobbying governments for grants and general support, in order to further their use and development of EBN. Educational activities are still ongoing, which include the creation of the creation of new guidelines and publishing research in journals, along with the organization of periodic conferences. Polish Nurses Association was the only one not involved in any structural and financial activities.

Keywords: Evidence-based nursing; nursing; nursing organizations; research.