Filling the gap between research evidence and clinical practice to promote cardiovascular nursing-related knowledge

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Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Introduction The journal club is intended to improve nurses' understanding of the research process and their capacity to analyse and synthesise research studies, serve as a forum for discussing research evidence in relation to clinical practice, disseminate research results into practice, and reinforce the need for evidence-based practice. The journal club encourages nurses to engage in evidence-based activities and to perform nurse-driven research investigations. The application of new knowledge gained via participation can improve the quality of care provided to patients and their families. Aim Filling the gap between research evidence, clinical practice, and promoting nursing-related knowledge. Process Nursing Journal Club commenced in AHC on July 28, 2022; by the end of 2022, the total number of sessions held was 12. All topics presented and discussed are nursing-focused, evidence-based practise research that enhances or changes the practice. Since the launch of the club, all AHC nursing units have participated in presenting various topics. The club met twice a month, where two nursing units presented recent research evidence based on current related practice, issues, areas for improvement, and/or areas of interest. Data Analysis The questionnaire was filled out by 55 nurses. Five nurses from each nursing department were chosen at random to fill it out. The survey's goal is to determine the effectiveness of using journal club in cardiac healthcare facilities. (Chart 1) The survey reported that 96.4% of participants sensed that the club promoted interest in research and promoted the ability to apprise nurses of nursing research, 90.9% confirmed that the club strengthened the nurse's ability to analyse current evidence-based research; 94.5% agreed that the club allowed open discussions, 96.4% were disclosed that the club enhanced the chance to change practise to reflect the highest and most updated evidence; and 89.1% of participants reveled that the club answered dilemmas related to daily practice. The journal club was a main place to discuss the current research and evidence in nursing; as 98.2% of participants reported. Eventually, 94.5% of participants exposed that the club was a suitable educational method. The participants were asked one open-ended interview question; the majority responded that the club allowed nurses to have a vision for nursing research, expand knowledge, and was a useful approach for education in bridging the gap between research and daily practise. Conclusion Nurses' critical-thinking skills were sustained by the introduction of the journal club into cardiac healthcare facilities, which increased their familiarity with the latest research and strengthened their ability to evaluate the quality of published studies. Moreover, it encourages the use of newly acquired knowledge in clinical practice, which should enhance patient outcomes.The survey results