Evaluation of readiness of evidence-based practice for the prevention and management of deep vein thrombosis after spinal orthopedic surgery

Objective To understand the preparation of evidence-based nursing practice for postoperative venous thrombosis in the department of spine and orthopedics in our hospital, and to identify the obstacle factors in the process of evidence-based nursing practice so as to promote the successful transformation and application of evidence. Methods A questionnaire survey was conducted among 164 nurses in Department of Orthopedics of Wuhan Union Hospital in Hubei Province by using self-made general data questionnaire and Clinic Readiness of Evidence-Based Nursing Assessment (CREBNA). Results The total score of CREBNA was (135.99 ±14.52) points, accounting for 87.10% of the full score. The average score of each subscale item was from high to low: organization environment subscale (4.44±0.67) points, evidence subscale (4.41±0.60) points and promotion factor subscale (4.31±0.69) points. Multiple stepwise regression analysis showed that different levels of understanding of evidence-based nursing practice was the main influencing factor of spine orthopedic nurses′ evidence-based practice readiness (P<0.05). Conclusion In this study, there were good level of readiness for evidence-based nursing practice and the current environment is conducive to the development of evidence-based practice programs. Before the application of evidence, managers should clarify the obstacles to change and formulate individual intervention measures to promote the clinical application of evidence. Key words: Evidence application; Readiness for evidence-based practice; Evidence-based nursing