1Principal, College of Nursing, Government Medical College, Badaun, India
Email: srinivasangandhi@yahoo.com
2Principal, Sri Balaji College of Nursing, Cheranmahadevi, India
3Nursing Tutor, College of Nursing, RDASMC, Ayodhya, U.P., India
4Nursing Tutor, College of Nursing, AMU, Aligarh, India
5Vice-Principal, Pink City College of Nursing, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
6Associate Professor, COER University, Roorkee, India
7Assistant Professor, Rajalakshmi College of Nursing, India
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) is essential for improving the quality, safety, and effectiveness of nursing care. It involves integrating the best available research evidence with clinical expertise and patient preferences to support clinical decision-making. Despite its importance, the adoption of EBP among nurses remains limited due to various individual, organizational, educational, and system-related barriers. This systematic review was conducted following PRISMA 2020 guidelines to identify and synthesize the challenges and facilitators influencing the adoption of EBP among nurses. Electronic databases including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, CINAHL, and Google Scholar were searched for relevant studies published between 2010 and 2025. A total of 40 studies met the inclusion criteria and were included in the review. The findings revealed that major barriers included lack of knowledge, inadequate research skills, heavy workload, lack of time, limited leadership support, and insufficient training. Facilitators identified included positive attitudes toward research, higher educational qualifications, training programs, leadership support, and a supportive research culture. Strengthening education, leadership involvement, and organizational policies is essential to promote EBP adoption. Improving evidence-based practice implementation will enhance nursing care quality, patient safety, and overall healthcare outcomes.
KEYWORDS: Evidence-Based Practice; Nurses; Barriers; Facilitators; Nursing Practice; Research Utilization; Systematic Review; PRISMA.
How to cite this article: Srinivasan G, Jeba T, Srivastava M, Moin M, Yadav S, Chauhan R, Shanthakumari D. Challenges and Facilitators of Evidence-Based Practice Adoption among Nurses. Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(8s): 248-256; DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.8s.36
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