Exploring the influence of organizational culture on evidence-based practice adoption among nurses in tertiary hospitals: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Evidence-based practice (EBP) is widely acknowledged as a foundation for safe, high-quality nursing care. Despite institutional support and training initiatives, the integration of EBP into daily clinical practice remains inconsistent, particularly in tertiary healthcare settings. Organizational culture plays a critical role in shaping nurses' engagement with evidence, yet its influence remains underexplored in Middle Eastern contexts. This study explored how organizational culture affects EBP adoption among nurses in tertiary hospitals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Methods

A qualitative study using a phenomenological design was conducted between January and March 2025. Semi-structured interviews were carried out with 20 registered nurses from three tertiary hospitals.

SUBMITTER: Alodhialah AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12326685 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature