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Chen W, Graham ID, Hu J, Lewis KB, Zhao J, Gifford W. Development of a training program prototype to enhance implementation leadership competencies and behaviours of Chinese unit nurse managers: a qualitative descriptive study. BMC Nurs 2024; 23:359. [PMID: 38816867 PMCID: PMC11137952 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-024-01989-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Unit nurse managers hold essential positions that can facilitate implementation of evidence-based practice. Studies showed that nurse managers in China lacked competencies and behaviours necessary to lead evidence-based practice implementation. The aim of the current study was to develop a context-fit training program prototype to enhance leadership competencies and behaviours regarding evidence-based practice implementation of Chinese unit nurse managers. METHOD We used a descriptive qualitative study design and followed the integrated knowledge translation approach to co-develop the prototype in a tertiary hospital in Changsha, China. Seven nurse managers from the participated hospital and a researcher co-developed the prototype based on the Ottawa Model of Implementation Leadership (O-MILe). The development process encompassed four phases from November 2021 to March 2022 that involved group discussions (n = 4) and individual interviews (n = 21). All data were analysed by two independent researchers using the thematic analysis method. RESULTS Managers agreed that all O-MILe behaviours were important to evidence-based practice implementation, and only minor modifications were needed for clarification and adaptation. The actions managers identified that could operationalize the leadership behaviours were related to current clinical practices, evidence-based practice, nurses, patients, interprofessional staff members, incentives and resources, organization and external entities. Three types of general competencies related to evidence-based practice, professional nursing, and implementation leadership were identified. Multimodal activities such as lectures, experience sharing, group discussions, plan development and coaching were suggested to deliver the training program. CONCLUSIONS All O-MILe leadership behaviours were perceived as essential for unit nurse managers to lead EBP implementation in the hospital context in China. We identified the leadership actions and the competencies required for nursing managers to implement EBP in China. Further studies are required to evaluate the acceptability and impact of this prototype. Further studies with large sample sizes across various clinical settings are needed to facilitate the generalization of the findings and gain an in-depth understanding of the program.
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- Wenjun Chen
- Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, 172 Tongzipo Road, Changsha, Hunan, 410013, China.
- School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Science, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
- Center for Research on Health and Nursing, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
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- School of Epidemiology and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Nurse Anesthesia, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA
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- School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Science, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Center for Research on Health and Nursing, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Waypoint Research Institute, Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care, Penetanguishene, ON, Canada
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- School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Science, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Center for Research on Health and Nursing, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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Wippold GM, Crichlow ZR, Garcia KA, Domlyn A, Sanchez S, Frank L, Mote T, Frary SG, Woods T. Assessing organizational readiness for the Clean Cuts and Sharp Minds Collective: a barbershop health promotion network. Implement Sci Commun 2024; 5:42. [PMID: 38627824 PMCID: PMC11022399 DOI: 10.1186/s43058-024-00584-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Black men have among the lowest life expectancy in the United States. Alarmingly, these men are underrepresented in health promotion efforts. There are well-documented barriers to recruiting and retaining Black men in health promotion efforts, such as exclusionary research practices - many researchers may be hesitant to reach Black men in culturally unique spaces, such as barbershops. Despite these practices, qualitative research among Black men unanimously find that Black men are interested in health promotion efforts. The Clean Cuts and Sharp Minds Collective (CCSMC) was designed to bridge this gap. The objectives of the CCSMC are to train barbers to be lay advocates for their clients, train barbers to be research partners, and serve as a nexus between barbers interested in health promotion at their shops and researchers interested in implementing such efforts. The present study sought to assess the organizational readiness of barbershops in South Carolina (SC) to participate in the CCSMC. METHODS Barbers in SC were invited to complete a modified version of the Readiness Thinking Tool to assess organizational readiness to participate in the CCSMC. RESULTS Thirty-six (36; mean age = 41.12; 94.4% identified as Black; 91.7% identified as male) barbers completed the organizational readiness assessment. Results indicated that there was a high level of motivation, innovation-specific capacity, and general capacity within barbershops to participate in the CCSMC. Additionally, many barbers indicated that there would be widespread support to join the CCSMC. CONCLUSIONS The results from the present study highlight exciting opportunities and future directions for barbershop-academic partnerships. Such partnerships have the potential to promote health equity among, and in partnership with, Black men.
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- Guillermo M Wippold
- Department of Psychology, University of South Carolina, 1512 Pendleton Avenue, Barnwell College, Mailbox 38, Columbia, SC, 29208, USA.
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- Department of Psychology, University of South Carolina, 1512 Pendleton Avenue, Barnwell College, Mailbox 38, Columbia, SC, 29208, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of South Carolina, 1512 Pendleton Avenue, Barnwell College, Mailbox 38, Columbia, SC, 29208, USA
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- Center for Clinical Management Research, VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of South Carolina, 1512 Pendleton Avenue, Barnwell College, Mailbox 38, Columbia, SC, 29208, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of South Carolina, 1512 Pendleton Avenue, Barnwell College, Mailbox 38, Columbia, SC, 29208, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of South Carolina, 1512 Pendleton Avenue, Barnwell College, Mailbox 38, Columbia, SC, 29208, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of South Carolina, 1512 Pendleton Avenue, Barnwell College, Mailbox 38, Columbia, SC, 29208, USA
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- Main Attraction Barbershop, Sumter, SC, USA
- Healthy Mind, Body, and Family Foundation, Sumter, SC, USA
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Newton J, Smith ADAC. Ambulance clinicians implementing evidence-based practice: mind the gap! Attitudes, perceptions and experiences of student paramedics. Br Paramed J 2023; 8:11-19. [PMID: 38046788 PMCID: PMC10690490 DOI: 10.29045/14784726.2023.12.8.3.11] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2023] Open
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Background Evidence-based practice (EBP) represents the conscientious and judicious use of the best contemporaneous evidence in partnership with patient values and clinical expertise to guide healthcare professionals. As a result, EBP is a recommended component of undergraduate education and considered fundamental for improving patient outcomes. EBP principles have thus become deeply rooted in higher education curricula, but only in recent years has this begun to permeate the world of paramedic practice. Despite this paradigm, the impact of EBP may be limited because ambulance clinicians may struggle with implementation, as a variety of barriers influence translation and application. Methods A survey study aimed to gain insight into the epistemological and metacognitive barriers impacting student experience in order to help improve teaching and learning practices. Results A sample of 64 students, across two different undergraduate paramedic science programmes, were recruited. Of these, 70% of BSc (Hons) students versus 33% of DipHE students agreed to some extent or greater that EBP represented minimal benefit in real-world practice due to Trust policy and the guidelines set out by the Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance Liaison Committee (Welch's t = 2.571, df = 26, p = 0.016 two-sided). Furthermore, 25% felt standard operating procedures negatively impacted their ability to implement EBP, and 39% reported their EBP learning had improved their ability to implement improved levels of patient care. Conclusion A disparity between theoretical learning and EBP implementation was identified. EBP may not dovetail with standard operating procedure within UK ambulance Trusts, resulting in confusion among student paramedics as to the true worth of EBP.
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- Jon Newton
- University of the West of England ORCID iD: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5407-0694
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- University of the West of England ORCID iD: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5452-9901
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Gartrell K, Warren JI, Fontelo P. PubMed4Hh: A Point-of-Care Mobile App for Evidence-Based Clinical Decision Support for Nurse Residents in Maryland. Comput Inform Nurs 2023; 41:983-992. [PMID: 38062547 PMCID: PMC10746293 DOI: 10.1097/cin.0000000000001063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2023]
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Evidence-based clinical decision-making is considered a core competency for professional nurses. However, barriers such as lack of time in clinical practice; information overload; restricted access to resources; lack of evidence appraisal skills, awareness, and knowledge; and unreliable resources prevent them from adopting evidence-based practice. This study examined the usefulness of the PubMed4Hh (PubMed for Handhelds) mobile application for clinical decision-making at the point of care among Maryland newly licensed RNs. Using iOS and Android smartphones, 178 newly licensed RNs participated in a 6-month trial from November 2019 to April 2020. Nurses manually entered free-text queries or used voice inputs on the "Patient, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome" or "askMEDLINE" search engines. The results retrieved were presented as journal article abstracts or short summaries called "the bottom line," designed for quick reading at the point of care. Both Patient, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome and askMEDLINE were rated highly for their usefulness, and participants said they would continue using PubMed4Hh and recommend it to others. Newly licensed RNs had a significantly higher perception of the usefulness of PubMed4Hh when the results of "the bottom line" or abstracts confirmed, led, or modified their nursing skills, knowledge, or the patient's care plan.
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- Kyungsook Gartrell
- Author Affiliations: Department of Organizational Systems and Adult Health, University of Maryland School of Nursing, Baltimore (Dr Gartrell); Maryland Organization of Nurse Leaders, Inc/Maryland Nurse Residency Collaborative, Ellicott City (Dr Warren); and Applied Clinical Informatics Branch, National Library of Medicine, Bethesda (Dr Fontelo), MD
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Anderson R, Zaman SB, Limmer M. The Impact of Introducing Midwives and also Mentoring on the Quality of Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, and Adolescent Health Services in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: An Integrative Review Protocol. Methods Protoc 2023; 6:mps6030048. [PMID: 37218908 DOI: 10.3390/mps6030048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Revised: 04/28/2023] [Accepted: 05/01/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Midwives have the potential to significantly contribute to health-delivery systems by providing sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, and adolescent health (SRMNAH) care. However, scant research finds barriers to understanding what midwives need to realize their full potential. There are gaps in the definition of a midwife and an understanding of effective means to support the implementation of midwifery care. Mentorship has been found to support systems and healthcare providers to improve care availability and quality. OBJECTIVES We describe the methodology of an integrative review that aims to generate evidence of the impact of introducing midwives and also on-site facility mentoring to better understand facilitators and barriers to implementation of the quality and availability of SRMNAH services in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). METHODS The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines will be used to carry out the integrative review. Four electronic bibliographic databases, PubMed MEDLINE, EMBASE, Scopus, and CINAHL, will be used to identify eligible studies. All types of qualitative or quantitative studies will be considered. Eligible studies will be screened according to Population, Intervention, Comparison, and Outcome (PICO) inclusion criteria, and data will be extracted against a predetermined format. The aspects of health system strengthening in providing improved SRMNCH care will be examined in this review to generate evidence on how midwives and mentorship can improve routine care and health outcomes using the World Health Organization's Six Building Blocks approach. The quality of the articles will be thematically analyzed in four areas: coherence and integrity, appropriateness for answering the question, relevance and focus, and overall assessment using the Gough weight-of-evidence framework. EXPECTED RESULTS The literature review will consider assessing both upstream health systems regulators and downstream effectors for implementing midwifery interventions. Within this building block framework, this research will report on the outcomes and experiences of introducing midwives and the effectiveness of mentoring midwives and other staff in midwives' roles in improving care quality and health outcomes.
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- Rondi Anderson
- The Faculty of Health and Medicine, Lancaster University, Lancaster LA1 4YW, UK
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- Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health, Monash University, Melbourne 3800, Australia
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- Centre for Health Inequalities Research, Division of Health Research, Lancaster University, Lancaster LA1 4YW, UK
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Mulvey T, Cámpoli M, Lundmark V. Establishing a Pathway to Excellence® Research Agenda: A Delphi Study to Identify Research Priorities for Evaluating Positive Practice Environments. J Nurs Adm 2023; 53:189-196. [PMID: 36916787 PMCID: PMC10026953 DOI: 10.1097/nna.0000000000001269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/16/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to develop research priorities for positive practice environments identified by Pathway to Excellence® (Pathway) leaders and appraisers. BACKGROUND Identifying research priorities achieves 2 goals: 1) advancing research agendas that impact improving practice environments, and nurse and patient outcomes; and 2) informing nursing leaders, researchers, and funders of potential research projects to conduct and support. METHODS Research topics related to the 6 Pathway standards were developed and then rated for importance through 3 rounds of a Delphi survey by leaders at Pathway-designated organizations and Pathway appraisers. RESULTS Twenty research priorities were identified from the initial 54 research topics. The top 2 priorities were building and maintaining shared governance participation (91.9%) and nurse participation in performance improvement and evidence-based practice activities (90.7%). CONCLUSIONS Establishing a Pathway research agenda will guide nursing leadership, researchers, and funders in selecting impactful research priorities to help bolster positive practice environments that engage and empower nurses.
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Cleary-Holdforth J, Leufer T, Baghdadi NA, Almegewly W. Organizational culture and readiness for evidence-based practice in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A pre-experimental study. J Nurs Manag 2022; 30:4560-4568. [PMID: 36200560 PMCID: PMC10091796 DOI: 10.1111/jonm.13856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2022] [Revised: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 10/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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AIM This study aims to establish postgraduate students' perceptions of the organizational culture and readiness for evidence-based practice of their workplaces in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. BACKGROUND Nurse shortages and a reliance on a transient nurse workforce have long been a challenge in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Developing a home-grown nurse workforce, a key objective of the Government of Saudi Arabia, can help to address this. Evidence-based practice offers a mechanism to address this. Evidence-based practice implementation is heavily reliant on the prevailing organizational culture. Establishing the organizational culture and readiness for evidence-based practice is crucial for sustainable evidence-based practice implementation. METHODS A pre-experimental pilot study collected data from the same participants at three different points. As part of this, a questionnaire measuring organizational culture and readiness for evidence-based practice was administered twice. Descriptive, inferential and correlational statistics were employed to analyse the data. RESULTS Results demonstrated improved participant perceptions of the organizational culture and readiness for evidence-based practice of their workplaces between the first (M = 76.58, SD = 19.2) and second (M = 92.10, SD = 23.68) data collection points, indicating moderate movement towards a culture of evidence-based practice. Strengths, challenges and opportunities for improvement were identified. CONCLUSION This study established participants' perceptions of the organizational culture and readiness for evidence-based practice of their workplaces, affording insight into context-specific strategies to embed evidence-based practice in health care organizations. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT Assessing an organization's culture and readiness for evidence-based practice (EBP) can afford insight on the strengths, challenges and opportunities that exist to equip nurse managers to advance evidence-based practice at individual, professional and organizational levels. This study demonstrated the importance of promoting an environment conducive to EBP and putting in place the necessary resources to support evidence-based practice implementation. Nurse managers can play a central role in this.
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- Joanne Cleary-Holdforth
- School of Nursing, Psychotherapy and Community Health, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Nursing, Psychotherapy and Community Health, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
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- Nursing Management and Education Department, College of Nursing, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Community Health Nursing Department, College of Nursing, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Improving the Quality of Maternity Care through the Introduction of Professional Midwives and Mentoring in Selected Sub-District Hospitals in Bangladesh: A Mixed Method Study Protocol. Methods Protoc 2022; 5:mps5050084. [PMID: 36287056 PMCID: PMC9610590 DOI: 10.3390/mps5050084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Revised: 10/15/2022] [Accepted: 10/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Introduction: Bangladesh introduced professional midwives in 2018 to address gaps in sexual and reproductive health services, focusing on improved maternity care. Facility mentoring has been introduced in selected facilities within the government to enable midwives as they move into their new roles. Objectives: To describe a protocol (1) to determine if introducing international standard midwives in rural sub-district hospitals in Bangladesh, both with and without facility mentoring, improve the availability and quality of maternal and newborn health care compared to the facility without midwives; and (2) to explore the experiences of the midwives, and the maternity staff and managers that they joined, following their introduction. Methods: This will be a mixed-methods study to examine differences between selected hospitals grouped into three categories: without midwives (only nurses), with midwives, and both with midwives and mentorship. Hospital selection will be based on choosing those with the highest birth caseload. The quantitative component will consist of facility observations and clinical data extraction to assess their (hospital and midwives) readiness (birth preparedness and complication readiness) and clinical care to explore whether facilities with newly introduced midwives have improved availability and quality of care. We will use facility assessment tools to extract clinical data. In addition, we will use a structured open-ended interview guideline to conduct focus groups and in-depth interviews to understand the perceptions, attitudes, and experiences among maternity staff (e.g., nurses and paramedics) and health managers (e.g., facility manager, residential medical officer, consultants), as well as the midwives themselves toward the newly introduced midwives and the quality of care. We plan to use a fixed effect logistic regression to compare the relationship between variables in the three hospital types for each observed data point. For analyzing qualitative data, we will adopt content analysis and use NVivo to identify themes related to perceptions, attitudes, and experiences. Expected results: The introduction of professional midwives may improve the quality of maternal health care in rural settings. The addition of a mentoring program can support midwives in transitioning into their new roles and introduce improved care quality.
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Tlili MA, Aouicha W, Tarchoune S, Sahli J, Ben Dhiab M, Chelbi S, Mtiraoui A, Ajmi T, Ben Rejeb M, Mallouli M. Predictors of evidence-based practice competency among Tunisian nursing students. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2022; 22:421. [PMID: 35655300 PMCID: PMC9161527 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-022-03487-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2021] [Accepted: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Evidence-based practice (EBP) is an important competency of undergraduate nursing students which should be cultivated before graduation by increasing future healthcare providers' knowledge, skills and attitudes towards EBP. This study aimed to describe nursing students' competencies (attitudes, knowledge, skills) in Evidence-based practice (EBP) and to determine factors predicting EBP competency. METHODS A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at the Higher School of Health Sciences and Techniques of Sousse (Tunisia) among 365 nursing students. Data were collected using the validated Evidence Based Practice Competencies Questionnaire (EBP-COQ). Multiple linear regression was performed to determine factors predicting EBP competencies. RESULTS The overall score of EBP-COQ questionnaire was 3.26 ± 0.53 out of 5. The attitude, skills and knowledge subscales received 4.04 ± 0.41; 3.05 ± 0.77 and 2.70 ± 0.74 as mean scores respectively. Multiple linear regression analysis (table 4) revealed that significant related factors were academic level (β = 0.271, p = 0.001), English-language reading skills (β = 0.435, p < 0.001), facing staff resistance in implementing a new evidence-based procedure (β = - 0.081, p = 0.035) difficulties in obtaining full-text papers (β = - 0.127, p < 0.001) and training in methodology (β = 0.232, p < 0.001) and also in statistics (β = 0.205, p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS These results help to understand students' attitudes, knowledge and skills in EBP and can be therefore a starting point to develop effective strategies for EBP curricula.
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- Mohamed Ayoub Tlili
- University of Sousse, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, Department of Family and Community Medicine, LR12ES03, 4002, Sousse, Tunisia.
- University of Sousse, Higher School of Health Sciences and Techniques of Sousse, 4054, Sousse, Tunisia.
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- University of Sousse, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, Department of Family and Community Medicine, LR12ES03, 4002, Sousse, Tunisia
- University of Sousse, Higher School of Health Sciences and Techniques of Sousse, 4054, Sousse, Tunisia
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- University of Sousse, Higher School of Health Sciences and Techniques of Sousse, 4054, Sousse, Tunisia
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- University of Sousse, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, Department of Family and Community Medicine, LR12ES03, 4002, Sousse, Tunisia
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- University of Sousse, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, 4002, Sousse, Tunisia
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- University of Sousse, Higher School of Health Sciences and Techniques of Sousse, 4054, Sousse, Tunisia
- University of Sousse, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, 4002, Sousse, Tunisia
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- University of Sousse, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, Department of Family and Community Medicine, LR12ES03, 4002, Sousse, Tunisia
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- University of Sousse, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, Department of Family and Community Medicine, LR12ES03, 4002, Sousse, Tunisia
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- University of Sousse, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, 4002, Sousse, Tunisia
- Sahloul University Hospital, Department of Prevention and Care Safety, 4054, Sousse, Tunisia
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- University of Sousse, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse, Department of Family and Community Medicine, LR12ES03, 4002, Sousse, Tunisia
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Hooge N, Allen DH, McKenzie R, Pandian V. Engaging advanced practice nurses in evidence-based practice: An e-mentoring program. Worldviews Evid Based Nurs 2022; 19:235-244. [PMID: 35174950 DOI: 10.1111/wvn.12565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2021] [Revised: 01/12/2022] [Accepted: 01/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Mentoring is highly valued in the nursing profession and essential to building an evidence-based practice (EBP) culture. However, many organizations have a limited number of EBP mentors, who have limited non-clinical time to engage in mentoring. AIMS This project aimed to test whether an e-mentoring approach to nursing inquiry could enhance EBP beliefs (EBPB), increase EBP Implementation (EBPI), and improve Organizational Culture and Readiness for System-Wide Implementation of EBP (OCRSIEP). METHODS A pre-experimental pilot intervention project was implemented utilizing a pretest-posttest design. The OCRSIEP, EBPB, and EBPI scales were used to measure organizational readiness for EBP implementation, individual beliefs regarding the value of EBP, and the extent to which nurses integrate scientific evidence into their clinical practice, respectively. The Wilcoxon-Signed Rank test was used to analyze the difference between pre-and post-intervention scores. A posthoc analysis was performed to calculate effect sizes. RESULTS Eleven APRNs completed the pretest and posttest surveys. When comparing the pre-and post-intervention scores, the median EBPB scores increased from 61 (IQR: 56-69) to 70 (IQR: 64-73), median EBPI scores increased from 13 (IQR: 7-33) to 20 (IQR: 13-31), and median OCRSIEP scores increased from 88 (IQR: 73-97) to 99 (IQR: 90-113). LINKING EVIDENCE TO ACTION A 12-week Nurse Inquiry E-mentoring Program can leverage the small number of EBP mentors in an organization to improve EBPB. A program lasting longer in duration may also significantly improve EBPI and OCRSIEP scores. By utilizing technology and leveraging economies of scale, exponentially more nurses can be mentored to create and enhance an EBP culture.
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- Department of Nursing Faculty, Assistant Dean of Immersive Learning and Digital Innovation, Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Cleary-Holdforth J, O'Mathúna D, Fineout-Overholt E. Evidence-Based Practice Beliefs, Implementation, and Organizational Culture and Readiness for EBP Among Nurses, Midwives, Educators, and Students in the Republic of Ireland. Worldviews Evid Based Nurs 2021; 18:379-388. [PMID: 34750977 DOI: 10.1111/wvn.12543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Evidence-based practice (EBP) is an approach to health care that combines best available evidence, healthcare professionals' expertise, and patient preferences, yielding benefits for patients, healthcare professionals, and organizations. However, globally, EBP implementation remains inconsistent among nurses. Exploring this in an Irish context will establish a national baseline from which progress can be made on system-wide integration of EBP in nurse and midwife (i.e., clinician) practice, nursing/midwifery education, and the Irish healthcare system. AIM To establish clinician, educator, and student's EBP beliefs, knowledge, and implementation, and the organizational culture of the clinical and educational settings within the Republic of Ireland. METHODS Using a descriptive study design, a national survey with demographic questions, uniquely focused EBP scales, and an open-ended question were administered to clinicians, nursing/midwifery educators, and students. Ethical review was obtained. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the quantitative data. RESULTS Clinicians, educators, and students reported positive beliefs about EBP (M = 59.98, SD 8.68; M = 87.72, SD = 10.91; M = 55.18, SD = 10.29, respectively). Beliefs regarding their ability to implement EBP were lower overall. EBP implementation was low across all groups (clinicians: M = 12.85, SD = 14; educators: M = 31.09, SD = 16.54; students: M = 16.59, SD = 12.11). Clinicians, educators, and students reported varying perceptions of organizational support and readiness for EBP (M = 74.07, SD = 19.65; M = 86.43, SD = 15.01; M = 93.21, SD = 16.21, respectively). Across all measures, higher scores indicated higher beliefs, implementation, and organizational culture and readiness for EBP. LINKING EVIDENCE TO ACTION Clinicians have a unique opportunity to facilitate system-wide integration of EBP. Furthermore, given the variable EBP knowledge, beliefs, and implementation, opportunities to enhance these attributes abound, particularly when supported by their organizations. This study established a contemporary baseline in Ireland from which to engage the identified strengths, challenges, and opportunities required to craft an organizational culture and environment that supports and advances an EBP approach to nursing and midwifery practice and education.
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- Joanne Cleary-Holdforth
- School of Nursing, Psychotherapy and Community Health, Dublin City University, Dublin 9, Ireland
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- College of Nursing, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, College of Nursing & Health Sciences, University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, Texas, USA
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A pre-experimental pilot study exploring EBP Beliefs and EBP Implementation among post-graduate student nurses in Saudi Arabia. Nurse Educ Pract 2021; 57:103215. [PMID: 34700260 DOI: 10.1016/j.nepr.2021.103215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2020] [Revised: 09/07/2021] [Accepted: 09/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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AIM This study aimed to measure the impact of a dedicated EBP module on the knowledge, skills and capability for EBP of students undertaking the inaugural MSc in Nursing: Advanced Practice programme in the KSA. BACKGROUND Evidence-based practice (EBP) yields multiple benefits for all key stakeholders of healthcare. Key to this are healthcare professionals armed with necessary EBP knowledge and skills. Nurses, the largest professional group in healthcare, can be instrumental in effecting sustained EBP implementation. In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) achieving this is hindered by a chronic shortage of nurses and a heavy reliance on expatriate nurses who are often a transient workforce, resulting in a high turnover. The Government of Saudi Arabia 2030 Vision aspires to address the indigenous nurse shortage and the quality of healthcare. In 2017 the inaugural MSc in Nursing: Advanced Practice programme was established in the KSA to prepare Saudi nurses for emerging advanced practice roles. A dedicated EBP module was a core component of the programme. METHODS A pre-experimental pilot study conducted over 18-months collected data from the same participants at three different points. Two validated EBP questionnaires measuring EBP Beliefs and EBP Implementation were administered to post-graduate students undertaking the MSc in Nursing: Advanced Practice programme in one Higher Education Institution in the KSA. Descriptive, inferential and correlational statistics were employed to analyse the demographic data, group mean scores and distribution on the EBP scales, as well the correlation between EBP Beliefs and EBP Implementation. FINDINGS Findings demonstrated that the educational intervention did improve participants' EBP beliefs and implementation. Participants reported positive beliefs about EBP at all 3 data collection points (M = 57.4 SD = 7.0; M = 62.54 SD = 7.21; M = 55.31 SD = 15.81, respectively). EBP implementation was low prior to undertaking the module but improved thereafter as illustrated across the 3 data collection points (M = 15.14 SD = 11.9; M = 27.64 SD = 14.35; M = 25.9 SD = 20.43). On both measures, higher scores indicate higher EBP beliefs and implementation. CONCLUSION This study established the EBP Beliefs and EBP Implementation of a sample of postgraduate nursing students in the KSA. Findings revealed a substantial improvement in both EBP Beliefs and EBP Implementation following the EBP module. Findings support the use of a dedicated module to prepare nurses to use EBP and to practice at an advanced level while simultaneously preparing them for leadership roles in healthcare in KSA. In so doing, this will help to advance the healthcare goals of the KSA 2030 vision.
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Yehualashet DE, Yilma TM, Jemere AT, Gedlu NM. Factors Associated with Practicing Evidence-Based Medicine Among Medical Interns in Amhara Regional State Teaching Hospitals, Northwest Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study. ADVANCES IN MEDICAL EDUCATION AND PRACTICE 2021; 12:843-852. [PMID: 34354384 PMCID: PMC8331116 DOI: 10.2147/amep.s320425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2021] [Accepted: 07/19/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Evidence-based medicine (EBM) is an important component of modern medicine and is essential for the provision of high-quality health services. Little is known about the level of EBM use among Ethiopian medical students. This study aimed to assess the factors associated with EBM practice among medical interns in teaching hospitals in northwestern Ethiopia. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted using a random sample of medical interns in teaching hospitals of northwest Ethiopia. Binary logistic regression analysis was used to identify factors associated with EBM practice. The strength of the interaction between variables was calculated using the adjusted odds ratio (AOR) with a 95% confidence interval (CI). RESULTS Completed questionnaire was obtained from 403 (95.3%) of 423 medical interns. About 48.4% of respondents had a good EBM practice. EBM knowledge (AOR = 1.86, 95% CI = 1.220-2.835), attitude to EBM (AOR = 2.05, 95% CI = 1.318-3.193), ability to appraise evidence (AOR = 2.35, 95% CI = 1.570-3.517), and having sufficient time to search for evidence (AOR = 1.67, 95% CI = 1.065-2.627) were factors significantly associated to EBM practice. CONCLUSION This study demonstrates that the main factors affecting medical intern's practice of EBM were lack of critical appraisal skill, lack of knowledge needed to practice EBM, negative attitudes toward EBM, and insufficient time to search for evidence. Providing EBM training to the needs of medical interns would overcome the barriers identified in this study, as well as assist medical interns and other clinical staffs to ensure the correct application of EBM in to clinical practice.
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- Department of Health Informatics, Institute of Public Health, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Health Informatics, Institute of Public Health, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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Melnyk BM, Tan A, Hsieh AP, Gallagher-Ford L. Evidence-Based Practice Culture and Mentorship Predict EBP Implementation, Nurse Job Satisfaction, and Intent to Stay: Support for the ARCC © Model. Worldviews Evid Based Nurs 2021; 18:272-281. [PMID: 34309169 DOI: 10.1111/wvn.12524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND The Advancing Research and Clinical practice through close Collaboration (ARCC© ) Model is a system-wide framework for implementing and sustaining evidence-based practice (EBP) in hospitals and healthcare systems. The model involves assessing organizational culture and readiness for EBP in addition to the development of a critical mass of EBP mentors who work with point-of-care clinicians to facilitate the implementation of evidence-based care. Determining how the various components of the ARCC© Model relate to one another is important for understanding how EBP culture and mentorship impact EBP implementation, nurses' job satisfaction, and intent to stay. AIMS The current study aimed to test a model that could explain the relationships and direct pathways among eight key variables in the ARCC© Model: (1) EBP culture, (2) mentorship, (3) knowledge, (4) beliefs, (5) competency, (6) implementation, (7) nurses' job satisfaction, and (8) intent to stay. METHODS Structural equation modeling was used to test relationships among the variables in the ARCC© Model with data obtained from an earlier cross-sectional descriptive study with 2,344 nurses from 19 hospitals and healthcare systems across the United States. RESULTS The final structural equation model found that EBP culture and mentorship were key variables that positively impacted EBP knowledge, beliefs, competency, implementation, job satisfaction, and intent to stay among nurses. LINKING EVIDENCE TO ACTION As described in the ARCC© Model, establishing a strong sustainable EBP culture along with a critical mass of EBP mentors is crucial for the development of EBP competency and consistent implementation of evidence-based care by nurses. A strong EBP culture along with EBP mentorship also can result in higher job satisfaction and intent to stay. Implementation of the ARCC© Model is a key strategy in assisting systems to reach health care's Quadruple Aim.
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- Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk
- The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 43210, USA.,College of Nursing, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA.,The Helene Fuld Health Trust National Institute for Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare, College of Nursing, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Center of Research and Health Analytics, College of Nursing, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- The Helene Fuld Health Trust National Institute for Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare, College of Nursing, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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Owolabi OO, Jordan PJ, Williams M, Ten Ham-Baloyi W. Strategies for the implementation of best practice guidelines in operating theatres: An integrative literature review. Health SA 2021; 26:1488. [PMID: 34230856 PMCID: PMC8252143 DOI: 10.4102/hsag.v26i0.1488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2020] [Accepted: 05/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Best practice guidelines (BPGs) exist for operating theatre (OT), but strategies to implement them are lacking. To address the gap, an integrative review was undertaken to identify strategies which can be used to implement BPGs in OT. This article aimed to summarise the best existing literature in order to identify and describe strategies for the implementation of BPGs in OT. An extensive search was undertaken to include relevant literature from February 2005 to March 2020 using the following databases: CINAHL, Medline, Biomed Central, Academic Search Complete and Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition (EBSCOhost) and the Cochrane library. This integrative literature review followed the methodology proposed by Whittemore and Knafl, namely: (1) identification of the research problem, (2) search of the literature, (3) evaluation of the data, (4) analysis of the data and (5) presentation of the results. On completion of the critical appraisal, 15 (n = 15) articles met the inclusion criteria and relevant data were synthesised. The review identified six strategies facilitating implementation of BPGs in OT, namely, communication, education materials and mass media, academic detailing, opinion leaders, audit and feedback, and teamwork and collaboration. The review validated strategies for the implementation of BPGs in OT. Implementation of BPGs is essential to both provide and improve patient care and to benefit health outcomes. This review is expected to contribute to the provision of strategies to implement BPGs in OT.
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- Olukemi O Owolabi
- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Nelson Mandela University, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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- Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Community and Health Sciences, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Nelson Mandela University, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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Bradshaw J, McAllister M, Mulvogue J, Ryan R, Happell B. Exploring Online Mentorship as a Potential Strategy to Enhance Postgraduate Mental Health Nursing Education through Online Delivery: A Review of the Literature. Issues Ment Health Nurs 2021; 42:376-380. [PMID: 32822270 DOI: 10.1080/01612840.2020.1806966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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The value of mentorship to professional development in nursing education has been consistently demonstrated in the literature. The benefits for mental health nursing are particularly noted for attracting nursing students and new graduates into this area of practice. The proliferation of online delivery of mental health nursing programs poses particular issues in providing mentorship to students. Despite changes to the mode of educational delivery, the mentorship literature primarily addresses face-to-face processes. The aim of this paper is to present a review of the literature pertaining to online mentorship. A literature search of the CinAHL, Medline, ProQuest and Google Scholar databases was undertaken to identify relevant literature. Hand searches of reference lists were also conducted. The findings demonstrate the paucity of literature addressing this topic. Evaluation of online mentorship programs are particularly scarce, small scale and usually conducted at one site only. Few descriptions of the content and structure are provided meaning that program development cannot benefit from existing knowledge and expertise. There is an urgent need for online mentorship accompanied by rigorous and systematic evaluation frameworks to maximize the benefits of mentorship to an online environment.
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- Julie Bradshaw
- Deputy Dean Learning and Teaching, Head of Course, Mental Health Postgraduate Nursing, School of Nursing Midwifery and Social Sciences, Tertiary Education Division, CQUniversity, Parkhurst, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Nursing Midwifery and Social Sciences, Tertiary Education Division, CQUniversity, Noosaville, Australia
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- School of Nursing Midwifery and Social Sciences, Tertiary Education Division, CQUniversity, Parkhurst, Australia
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- School of Nursing Midwifery and Social Sciences, Tertiary Education Division, CQUniversity, Cairns City, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health and Medicine, Hunter Medical Research Institute, and Priority Research Centre for Health Behaviour, University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
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Tucker S, McNett M, Mazurek Melnyk B, Hanrahan K, Hunter SC, Kim B, Cullen L, Kitson A. Implementation Science: Application of Evidence-Based Practice Models to Improve Healthcare Quality. Worldviews Evid Based Nurs 2021; 18:76-84. [PMID: 33779042 DOI: 10.1111/wvn.12495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2021] [Accepted: 02/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Translating research into practice is complex for clinicians, yet essential for high quality patient care. The field of implementation science evolved to address this gap by developing theoretical approaches to guide adoption and sustained implementation of practice changes. Clinicians commonly lack knowledge, time, and resources of how evidence-based practice (EBP) models can guide implementation, contributing to the knowledge-to-practice gap. AIM This paper aimed to equip clinicians and other healthcare professionals with implementation science knowledge, confidence, and models to facilitate EBP change in their local setting and ultimately improve healthcare quality, safety, and population health outcomes. METHODS The field of implementation science is introduced, followed by application of three select models. Models are applied to a clinical scenario to emphasize contextual factors, process, implementation strategies, and outcome evaluation. Key attributes, strengths, opportunities, and utilities of each model are presented, along with general resources for selecting and using published criteria to best fit clinical needs. Partnerships between implementation scientists and clinicians are highlighted to facilitate the uptake of evidence into practice. LINKING EVIDENCE TO ACTION Knowledge of implementation science can help clinicians adopt high-quality evidence into their practices. Application-oriented approaches can guide clinicians through the EBP processes. Clinicians can partner with researchers in advancing implementation science to continue to accelerate the adoption of evidence and reduce the knowledge-to-action gap.
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- Sharon Tucker
- Implementation Science Core, Helene Fuld Health Trust National Institute for EBP, College of Nursing, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Implementation Science, Helene Fuld Health Trust National Institute for EBP, College of Nursing, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Implementation Science Core, Helene Fuld Health Trust National Institute for EBP, College of Nursing, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Nursing Services and Patient Care, University of Iowa Health Care, Iowa City, IA, USA
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- Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Bedford Park, SA, Australia
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- HSR&D Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research, VA Boston Healthcare System, Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Nursing Services and Patient Care, University of Iowa Health Care, Iowa City, IA, USA
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- College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Bedford Park, SA, Australia
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Ehrhart MG, Shuman CJ, Torres EM, Kath LM, Prentiss A, Butler E, Aarons GA. Validation of the Implementation Climate Scale in Nursing. Worldviews Evid Based Nurs 2021; 18:85-92. [PMID: 33765356 DOI: 10.1111/wvn.12500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND One critical factor in effective implementation of evidence-based practices (EBPs) in nursing is an organizational context that facilitates and supports implementation efforts. Measuring implementation climate can add useful insights on the extent to which the organizational context supports EBP implementation. AIMS This study cross-validates and examines the psychometric properties of the Implementation Climate Scale (ICS), which measures nurses' perceptions of their unit's climate for EBP implementation. METHODS This study analyzed ICS data from two cross-sectional studies, including 203 nurses from California and 301 nurses from Florida. Analyses included evaluation of internal consistency, multilevel aggregation statistics, and confirmatory factor analyses. RESULTS The 18-item ICS demonstrated comparable psychometric properties to the original measure development paper in both samples. Confirmatory factor analyses provided support for the scale's factor structure in both samples. LINKING EVIDENCE TO PRACTICE The ICS is a pragmatic measure that can be used to assess unit implementation climate in nursing contexts. Results from the ICS from nurses and nurse leaders can provide insights into implementation-specific barriers and facilitators within the organizational context.
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- San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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Schuler E, Mott S, Forbes PW, Schmid A, Atkinson C, DeGrazia M. Evaluation of an evidence-based practice mentorship programme in a paediatric quaternary care setting. J Res Nurs 2021; 26:149-165. [PMID: 35251236 DOI: 10.1177/1744987121991417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Evidence-based practice (EBP) is essential for clinical decision-making, improving care, reducing costs and achieving optimal patient outcomes. The Evidence-based Practice Mentorship Program (EBPMP) is a flexible, self-directed programme whereby participants carry out EBP projects guided by expert mentors. AIMS To evaluate EBPMP effectiveness and participant experience. METHODS To evaluate effectiveness, as measured by changes in EBP value, knowledge and implementation, participants completed pre- and post-EBPMP Quick-EBP-Value, Implementation and Knowledge (VIK) surveys. To understand participants' experiences individual and group interviews were conducted at the end of the programme and analysed using qualitative content analysis. RESULTS Most participants were over 50 years old, Caucasian, inpatient staff nurses, baccalaureate prepared, with over 11 years' experience. Statistically significant improvements were observed in the post Quick-EBP-VIK knowledge and implementation domains. Individual and group participant interviews revealed four categories of importance to the experience: 1. perceived benefits of EBP, 2. time as a barrier to EBP, 3. desire for more cohort interaction and 4. positive mentee-mentor experience. CONCLUSIONS EBPMP can improve participants' knowledge and implementation of EBP in an environment that values EBP; however, opportunities exist to implement programme modifications that address barriers identified by participants including project time and increased participant interactions.
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- Ethan Schuler
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner II, Cardiovascular and Critical Care Nursing Patient Services, Boston Children's Hospital, USA
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- Nurse Scientist, Cardiovascular and Critical Care Nursing Patient Services, Boston Children's Hospital, USA
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- Senior Biostatistician, Clinical Research Program, Boston Children's Hospital, USA
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- Staff Nurse, Emergency Department, Boston Children's Hospital, USA
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- Nurse Practice Specialist II, Neuroscience Programs, Boston Children's Hospital, USA
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- Director of Nursing Research for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Cardiovascular and Critical Care Nursing Patient Services, Boston Children's Hospital, USA. Harvard Medical School, USA
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Ruzafa-Martinez M, Hernández-Méndez S, Garcia-Gonzalez J, Leal-Costa C, Martínez-González MÁ, Ramos-Morcillo AJ. Changes in nurse job outcomes after 4 years of a Best Practice Spotlight Organization ® programme implementation in the Spanish National Health Context. J Nurs Manag 2020; 29:699-709. [PMID: 33128803 DOI: 10.1111/jonm.13206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2020] [Revised: 10/06/2020] [Accepted: 10/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIM To evaluate the changes produced after the application of the Best Practice Spotlight Organization® (BPSO® ) Program on the attitude towards the evidence-based practice, the nurses' perception of the organisational climate and nurse outcomes in a health area of the Spanish National Health System. BACKGROUND There is limited research that associates strategies of evidence-based practice implementation with changes on the work environment and nurse outcomes. METHODS Cross-sectional study that compared data on the nurses' perception of the work environment. Five guidelines were implemented between 2012 and 2015 in a health area. Data were collected in 2012 and 2016/2017, using a questionnaire consisting of five previously validated tools. X2 , t test, ANOVA and multivariate analysis were carried out. RESULTS A total of 451 nurses participated. Compared with the baseline evaluation in 2012, several outcomes changed significantly (p < .001), nurses were younger and were more satisfied with "salary", "annual leaves" and "sick leave". The rest of the nurse outcomes were not modified. CONCLUSIONS Nurses' perception of the work environment is favourable, although the application of the BPSO® Program has not produced any major changes. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT Measures are suggested that are oriented towards the planning of staffing and the increase in the participation of the nursing staff in programmes of implementation of guidelines.
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- Nursing Department, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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- Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain
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Maltinsky W, Swanson V. Behavior change in diabetes practitioners: An intervention using motivation, action planning and prompts. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2020; 103:2312-2319. [PMID: 32402490 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2020.04.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2019] [Revised: 04/10/2020] [Accepted: 04/12/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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OBJECTIVES It is important for health professionals to have behavior change skills to empower people to manage long-term-conditions. Theoretically derived, competency-based training can be particularly effective where it considers reflective and automatic routes to behavior change. The aim of this study was to develop, deliver and evaluate a motivational, action and prompting behavior change skills intervention for diabetes health practitioners in Scotland, UK. METHODS This was a longitudinal intervention study. A 2-day intervention was delivered to 99 health professionals. Participants set behavioral goals to change practice, completing action and coping plans post-training. Motivation and plan quality were evaluated in relation to goal achievement at 6-week follow-up. RESULTS Post-training, practitioners could develop high quality work-related action and coping plans, which they were motivated to enact. Although under half responded at follow-up, most reported successful goal achievement. There was no difference in plan quality for goal achievers, non-achievers and non-responders. Barriers and facilitators of behavior change included institutional, service-user and individual factors. CONCLUSIONS The intervention successfully used planning to implement participants' behaviour change goals. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Planning interventions are helpful to support clinicians to change their practice to help people self-manage diabetes care but may not fit demands of day-to-day clinical practice.
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- Wendy Maltinsky
- Centre for Health and Behaviour Change, Psychology Division, University of Stirling, Stirling FK9 4LA, United Kingdom.
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- Centre for Health and Behaviour Change, Psychology Division, University of Stirling, Stirling FK9 4LA, United Kingdom
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Stucky CH, De Jong MJ, Rodriguez JA. A Five-Step Evidence-Based Practice Primer for Perioperative RNs. AORN J 2020; 112:506-515. [PMID: 33113177 DOI: 10.1002/aorn.13220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2020] [Revised: 08/17/2020] [Accepted: 08/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Perioperative nurses work in a complex health care setting and are well-positioned to mitigate unexpected events and promote optimal patient outcomes. Thus, perioperative nurses must adapt to rapid advances in technology, treatments, and scientific discoveries to maintain clinical competence and provide care that reflects current evidence. Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a standard of professional nursing performance and an expectation of professional nursing practice. Because EBP is foundational to health care quality and safety, perioperative nurses must understand the concepts of EBP and have the capacity to apply evidence to their clinical practice. However, some perioperative nurses struggle with EBP concepts and find it difficult to access, appraise, and apply evidence. In this article, we describe the five-step EBP process and provide valuable insights into EBP for perioperative RNs.
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Lennox L, Linwood-Amor A, Maher L, Reed J. Making change last? Exploring the value of sustainability approaches in healthcare: a scoping review. Health Res Policy Syst 2020; 18:120. [PMID: 33050921 PMCID: PMC7556957 DOI: 10.1186/s12961-020-00601-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2020] [Accepted: 07/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Background Numerous models, tools and frameworks have been produced to improve the sustainability of evidence-based interventions. Due to the vast number available, choosing the most appropriate one is increasingly difficult for researchers and practitioners. To understand the value of such approaches, evidence warranting their use is needed. However, there is limited understanding of how sustainability approaches have been used and how they have impacted research or practice. This review aims to consolidate evidence on the application and impact of sustainability approaches in healthcare settings. Methods A systematic scoping review was designed to search for peer-reviewed publications detailing the use of sustainability approaches in practice. A 5-stage framework for scoping reviews directed the search strategy, and quality assessment was performed using the Mixed Method Appraisal Tool. Searches were performed through electronic citation tracking and snowballing of references. Articles were obtained through Web of Science, PubMed and Google Scholar. Six outcome variables for sustainability were explored to ascertain impact of approaches. Results This review includes 68 articles demonstrating the application of sustainability approaches in practice. Results show an increase in the use of sustainability approaches in peer-reviewed studies. Approaches have been applied across a range of healthcare settings, including primary, secondary, tertiary and community healthcare. Approaches are used for five main purposes, namely analysis, evaluation, guidance, assessment and planning. Results outline benefits (e.g. improved conceptualisation of sustainability constructs and improved ability to interpret sustainability data) and challenges (e.g. issues with approach constructs and difficulty in application) associated with using a sustainability approach in practice. Few articles (14/68) reported the sustainability outcome variables explored; therefore, the impact of approaches on sustainability remains unclear. Additional sustainability outcome variables reported in retrieved articles are discussed. Conclusions This review provides practitioners and researchers with a consolidated evidence base on sustainability approaches. Findings highlight the remaining gaps in the literature and emphasise the need for improved rigour and reporting of sustainability approaches in research studies. To guide future assessment and study of sustainability in healthcare settings an updated list of sustainability outcome variables is proposed. Trial Registration This review was registered on the PROSPERO database CRD 42016040081 in June 2016.
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- L Lennox
- National Institute for Health Research, Applied Research Collaboration North West London. Imperial College London, 369 Fulham Road, SW10 9NH, London, United Kingdom.
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- Ministry of Health, Environment, Culture and Housing, George Town, Grand Cayman KY1-9000, Cayman Islands
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- Ko Awatea Health System Innovation and Improvement, Middlemore Hospital, 100 Hospital Road, Otahuhu, New Zealand
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- Julie Reed Consultancy, 27 Molasses House, London, SW113TN, United Kingdom
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Melnyk BM, Zellefrow C, Tan A, Hsieh AP. Differences Between Magnet and Non-Magnet-Designated Hospitals in Nurses' Evidence-Based Practice Knowledge, Competencies, Mentoring, and Culture. Worldviews Evid Based Nurs 2020; 17:337-347. [PMID: 33022875 DOI: 10.1111/wvn.12467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND Obtaining Magnet recognition is important to hospitals as it has been linked to positive nursing and patient outcomes. Evidence-based practice (EBP) also has been shown to positively impact these same outcomes. However, the effect that Magnet designation has on different facets of EBP when compared to non-designated institutions is less understood. AIMS To determine the differences between Magnet-designated versus non-Magnet-designated hospitals on nurses' EBP knowledge, competency, mentoring, and culture. METHODS A secondary analysis was performed on data obtained from the Melnyk et al. (2018) national study of U.S. nurses' EBP competencies. RESULTS 2,344 nurses completed the survey (n = 1,622 Magnet and n = 638 non-Magnet). Magnet-designated hospital nurses had higher scores in EBP knowledge (mean ± SD: 19.9 ± 6.8 vs. 19.1 ± 7.0, Cohen's d = 0.12), mentoring (22.6 ± 11.1 vs. 18.6 ± 10.1, d = 0.38), and culture (82.9 ± 21.8 vs. 74.1 ± 21.3, d = 0.41). There was no difference between the two groups in EBP competency scores (53.8 ± 16.2 vs. 53.0 ± 15.9, d = 0.05), and average scores for the 24 EBP competency items were less than competent in both groups. LINKING EVIDENCE TO PRACTICE Despite having higher knowledge, stronger perceived EBP cultures, and greater EBP mentoring than non-Magnet-designated nurses, Magnet nurses did not meet the EBP competencies. A tremendous need exists to provide nurses with the knowledge and skills to achieve the EBP competencies in both Magnet and non-Magnet-designated hospitals. A critical mass of EBP mentors who also meet the EBP competencies is needed to work with point-of-care nurses to ensure that EBP competency is achieved in order to ultimately ensure healthcare quality and safety. Rigorous studies are needed to determine which interventions at the academic and clinical education level result in improved EBP competency.
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- Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk
- Helene Fuld Health Trust National Institute for Evidence-based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Helene Fuld Health Trust National Institute for Evidence-based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Center of Research of Health Analytics, College of Nursing, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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Wentland BA, Hinderer KA. A Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Fellowship Program in a Magnet®-designated pediatric medical center. Appl Nurs Res 2020; 55:151287. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apnr.2020.151287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2019] [Revised: 03/26/2020] [Accepted: 05/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Galiano A, Simonetti M, Quiroga N, Larrain A. Development, implementation and evaluation of an evidence-based practice model in a new hospital in Chile. J Nurs Manag 2020; 28:1748-1757. [PMID: 32799398 DOI: 10.1111/jonm.13134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2020] [Revised: 08/03/2020] [Accepted: 08/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIMS To describe an implementation programme for an evidence-based practice (EBP) model in a new Chilean hospital and to analyse the programme evaluation results. BACKGROUND Evidence-based practice is key to professional nursing for improving health care safety and quality. METHODS First, a literature review was performed to develop an institutional EBP model. Second, internal and external analyses contributed to assessing facilitators for and barriers to implementation. Third, a multi-stage implementation plan was conducted. Fourth, process and outcome indicators were evaluated. RESULTS The model considered the basic elements of EBP and outlined different decision-making levels in clinical practice. Several facilitators for implementation were identified. Each implementation stage included activities addressing EBP knowledge, attitude and skills. Outcome indicators showed significant improvement regarding knowledge (p = .038). Providers with formal EBP training, compared with providers without training, showed a significant difference of 8.6% (0.6 points) in the average CPBE-19 score in knowledge, attitude and application in the last evaluation (p < .01). CONCLUSION Having an EBP programme with ongoing implementation strategies improves knowledge over time, and formal training enhances positive results. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT Nurse managers can build an institutional research culture to improve the quality of care using an EBP programme that fits organisational needs.
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- Universidad de los Andes Chile Facultad de Enfermería y Obstetricia Escuela de Enfermería
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Gorsuch C(PF, Gallagher Ford L, Koshy Thomas B, Melnyk BM, Connor L. Impact of a Formal Educational Skill‐Building Program Based on the ARCC Model to Enhance Evidence‐Based Practice Competency in Nurse Teams. Worldviews Evid Based Nurs 2020; 17:258-268. [DOI: 10.1111/wvn.12463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Col (ret) Penelope F. Gorsuch
- Helene Fuld Health Trust National Institute for EBP in Nursing & Healthcare Columbus Ohio USA
- The Ohio State University College of Nursing Columbus Ohio USA
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- Helene Fuld Health Trust National Institute for EBP in Nursing & Healthcare Columbus Ohio USA
- The Ohio State University College of Nursing Columbus Ohio USA
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- Helene Fuld Health Trust National Institute for EBP in Nursing & Healthcare Columbus Ohio USA
- The Ohio State University College of Nursing Columbus Ohio USA
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- The Ohio State University College of Nursing Columbus Ohio USA
- Helene Fuld Health Trust National Institute for EBP Columbus Ohio USA
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- Helene Fuld Health Trust National Institute for EBP in Nursing & Healthcare Columbus Ohio USA
- The Ohio State University College of Nursing Columbus Ohio USA
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Cultivating evidence-based practice through mentorship. Appl Nurs Res 2020; 55:151295. [PMID: 32499077 DOI: 10.1016/j.apnr.2020.151295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2019] [Revised: 03/06/2020] [Accepted: 05/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Nurses' use of evidence-based practice (EBP) improves patient outcomes through provision of optimal patient care. AIM The Evidence-Based Practice Mentorship Program (EBPMP) is a self-directed, year-long immersion program implemented for staff nurses to experience the EBP process with close mentor support. The aim of this program is to bolster a culture of EBP at a single large pediatric quaternary care hospital in the Northeast. RESULTS A total of 81 nurses across 4 cohorts participated in this organization wide program from 2016 to 2019. To date the program has produced 46 internally and externally disseminated EBP projects. Of the graduates, 7-nurse mentees have become formal EBPMP mentor's, 3 have applied and been accepted into the organizational based Nursing Science Fellowship to carry out clinical inquiry projects to fill important literary gaps, and 6 have received promotions or career advancements. Most importantly, graduates have anecdotally reported that program participation inspired deeper critical reflection of patient care. SUMMARY Utilizing mentorship to facilitate EBP was a key educational strategy for the busy mentors and mentees, as many of the nurse participants were direct care providers. This self-directed program resulted in a high project completion rate leading to continued organizational support for the program, which is now in its fourth year.
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The Effect of an Evidence-Based Practice Education and Mentoring Program on Increasing Knowledge, Practice, and Attitudes Toward Evidence-Based Practice in a Rural Critical Access Hospital. J Nurs Adm 2020; 50:281-286. [PMID: 32317569 DOI: 10.1097/nna.0000000000000884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to determine the effect of an evidence-based practice (EBP) education and mentoring program on the knowledge, practice, and attitudes toward EBP among staff nurses and clinicians in a rural critical access hospital. BACKGROUND While rural nurses value EBP, they often have more limited resources to engage in EBP activities compared with urban-based nurses. METHODS Direct care nurses and clinicians participated in a 5-month EBP education and mentoring program following the Iowa Model Revised: Evidence-Based Practice to Promote Excellence in Health Care. The Evidence-Based Practice Questionnaire was used to assess pretest-posttest knowledge, practice, and attitudes toward EBP. RESULTS Knowledge and practice of EBP increased significantly (P = .008 and P = .015, respectively) after the EBP education and mentoring intervention. Attitudes toward EBP also increased, although the increase was not statistically significant (P = .106). CONCLUSIONS Education and mentoring of healthcare clinicians in rural settings are crucial to the translation of evidence-based research into practice to improve patient outcomes.
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Oh EG, Yoo JY. Experiences of evidence-based practice mentors: a phenomenological study. Contemp Nurse 2020; 56:331-343. [PMID: 32270744 DOI: 10.1080/10376178.2020.1736593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Background: The importance of the role of clinical nursing leaders as Evidence-based Practice (EBP) mentors has increased; however, information regarding their experiences is limited. Aims: This study aimed to explore EBP mentors' lived experiences. Design: This qualitative study used a phenomenological framework suggested by Colaizzi. Methods: The participants were seven EBP mentors working as unit managers in Korea. Data were collected via in-depth, semi-structured interviews. Findings: The experiences of EBP mentors were identified to three categories: 'challenges in taking on the new role of EBP mentor', 'forming intimate EBP mentor-staff nurse relations' and 'becoming independent as a facilitator'. The EBP mentors experienced role ambiguity, stress, and burden during the initial phase of EBP mentorship; however, they adjusted and reported positive experiences during the adjustment process. Conclusion: Before implementation an EBP initiative, systematic and educational programs that target the EBP mentors should be offered. A systematic approach to creating an institutional culture of EBP are also needed.
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- Eui Geum Oh
- College of Nursing, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea.,Yonsei Evidence Based Nursing Centre of Korea, A Joanna Briggs Institute Centre of Excellence, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, South Korea
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- Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, Chosun University, 309 Pilmundae-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju 61452, South Korea
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Frati FY. Using an inquiry-based learning approach to support engagement with information and scholarship in health care education. EDUCATION FOR INFORMATION 2020. [DOI: 10.3233/efi-190334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Seidman G, Pascal L, McDonough J. What benefits do healthcare organisations receive from leadership and management development programmes? A systematic review of the evidence. BMJ LEADER 2020. [DOI: 10.1136/leader-2019-000141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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IntroductionLeadership and management training/development programmes have gained increasing institutional attention in healthcare organisations, and they have a wide variety of formats and approaches. However, limited evidence exists about effects of these programmes for the organisations that sponsor them. A minority of healthcare systems in the USA measure the impact of these programmes on organisational metrics such as staff turnover or cost savings. This systematic review sought to answer the question, ‘What evidence exists that leadership and/or management development and training programs yield benefits for health care organizations?’ These benefits could include return on investment, improved productivity/cohesion/teaming, or increased use of specific management skills (eg, strategic planning) that would directly benefit the organisation.MethodsWe followed Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines to conduct a systematic review of the relevant literature. We conducted two searches in PubMed and one in ABI/Inform, a business literature database. All articles included for the study were further categorised according to their relevance for answering the research questions, using predefined criteria based on their methodology and reported findings.ResultsOur search included 2462 studies, of which 55 met criteria for inclusion. We identified four potential organisation-level benefits to leadership and management training programmes: benefits to other staff (besides those who participate in the programmes), improved patient safety and satisfaction, tangible benefits from projects that were part of the programme and improved ability/confidence using leadership-related skills by programme participants. However, the research base on this topic is limited.ConclusionAlthough this research identified potential benefits of leadership and management programmes at the organisation level, additional research is needed to make definitive conclusions about their impact.
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Chan EY, Glass GF, Phang KN. Evaluation of a Hospital-Based Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Mentorship Program on Improving Nurses' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Evidence-Based Practice. J Contin Educ Nurs 2020; 51:46-52. [PMID: 31895470 DOI: 10.3928/00220124-20191217-09] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2019] [Accepted: 08/06/2019] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a core requirement for nurses, contributing toward better clinical outcomes. Mentorship could prepare early adopters of EBP to create an EBP culture. METHOD Nine nurses in an acute hospital in Singapore participated in a mentorship program throughout 2015. Mentees conducted ward-based EBP education sessions for nursing colleagues. The Evidence-Based Practice Questionnaire (EBPQ) was used to measure the program's effect on mentees' and their ward colleagues' knowledge, attitude, and practice of EBP. Both groups completed the EBPQ before and 3 months after completion of the program. Wilcoxon rank-sum tests were performed to compare changes in EBPQ scores. RESULTS Both mentees and ward colleagues reported improved posttest median scores for all EBPQ subscales and the overall score. However, mentees reported a larger magnitude of improvement. CONCLUSION A hospital-based research and EBP mentorship program increases nurses' knowledge, attitude, and practice of EBP, creating an EBP culture change. [J Contin Educ Nurs. 2020;51(1):46-52.].
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Yoo JY, Kim JH, Kim JS, Kim HL, Ki JS. Clinical nurses' beliefs, knowledge, organizational readiness and level of implementation of evidence-based practice: The first step to creating an evidence-based practice culture. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0226742. [PMID: 31877147 PMCID: PMC6932768 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0226742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2018] [Accepted: 12/03/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to identify clinical nurses' evidence-based practice (EBP) knowledge, beliefs, organizational readiness, and EBP implementation levels, and to determine the factors that affect EBP implementation in order to successfully establish EBP. This study was conducted at a university-affiliated tertiary hospital located in a provincial area in Korea. The research design was based on Melnyk and Fineout-Overholt's Advancing Research & Clinical Practice through Close Collaboration model as the first step. METHODS A descriptive and cross-sectional design was conducted and a convenience sample of 521 full-time registered nurses from an 849-bed tertiary hospital were included. Structured questionnaires were used to assess EBP knowledge, EBP beliefs, organizational culture & readiness and EBP implementation. Data were analyzed using SPSS V 25.0 by using descriptive and inferential statistics and hierarchical multiple regression was performed to determine the factors affecting the implementation of EBP. RESULTS Our findings showed that the clinical nurses had a positive level of EBP beliefs, but the level of EBP knowledge, organizational readiness and EBP implementation were insufficient. EBP knowledge, beliefs, and organizational readiness were significantly positively correlated with EBP implementation. In the final model, EBP knowledge and organizational readiness were significant predictors of EBP implementation; the model predicted 22.2% of the variance in implementation. CONCLUSIONS Based on these results, the main focus of the study was the importance of individual nurses' efforts in carrying out EBP, but above all efforts to create an organizational culture to prepare and support EBP at the nursing organization level. In the initial process of introducing and establishing EBP, nurse administrators will need to minimize expected barriers, enhance facilitators, and strive to build an infrastructure based on vision, policy-making, budgeting, excellent personnel and facilities within the organization.
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- Jae Yong Yoo
- Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, Chosun University, Gwangju, South Korea
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- Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, Chosun University, Gwangju, South Korea
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- Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, Chosun University, Gwangju, South Korea
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- Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, Chosun University, Gwangju, South Korea
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- Department of Nursing, Chosun University Hospital, Gwangju, South Korea
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Akiba CF, Go V, Mwapasa V, Hosseinipour M, Gaynes BN, Amberbir A, Udedi M, Pence BW. The Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Partnership (SHARP) for Mental Health Capacity Building: a program protocol for building implementation science and mental health research and policymaking capacity in Malawi and Tanzania. Int J Ment Health Syst 2019; 13:70. [PMID: 31728158 PMCID: PMC6842238 DOI: 10.1186/s13033-019-0327-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2019] [Accepted: 10/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background Mental health (MH) disorders in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) account for a large proportion of disease burden. While efficacious treatments exist, only 10% of those in need are able to access care. This treatment gap is fueled by structural determinants including inadequate resource allocation and prioritization, both rooted in a lack of research and policy capacity. The goal of the Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Partnership for Mental Health Capacity Building (SHARP), based in Malawi and Tanzania, is to address those research and policy-based determinants. Methods SHARP aims to (1) build implementation science skills and expertise among Malawian and Tanzanian researchers in the area of mental health; (2) ensure that Malawian and Tanzanian policymakers and providers have the knowledge and skills to effectively apply research findings on evidence-based mental health programs to routine practice; and (3) strengthen dialogue between researchers, policymakers, and providers leading to efficient and sustainable scale-up of mental health services in Malawi and Tanzania. SHARP comprises five capacity building components: introductory and advanced short courses, a multifaceted dialogue, on-the-job training, pilot grants, and “mentor the mentors” courses. Discussion Program evaluation includes measuring dose delivered and received, participant knowledge and satisfaction, as well as academic output (e.g., conference posters or presentations, manuscript submissions, grant applications). The SHARP Capacity Building Program aims to make a meaningful contribution in pursuit of a model of capacity building that could be replicated in other LMICs. If impactful, the SHARP Capacity Building Program could increase the knowledge, skills, and mentorship capabilities of researchers, policymakers, and providers regarding effective scale up of evidence-based MH treatment.
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- 363 Rosenau Hall, CB# 7440, Chapel Hill, NC 27599 USA
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- 2Centre for Reproductive Health, Malawi College of Medicine, P/Bag 360, Chichiri, Blantyre 3, Malawi
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- 6Ministry of Health, Malawi, P.O. Box 30377, Lilongwe, Malawi
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- Annette M Bourgault
- Annette Bourgault is an assistant professor at the University of Central Florida, College of Nursing, and a nurse scientist at Orlando Health, Orlando, Florida. She recently joined Critical Care Nurse as the new Associate Editor.
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Zhang YP, Liu WH, Yan YT, Zhang Y, Wei HH, Porr C. Developing Student Evidence-Based Practice Questionnaire (S-EBPQ) for undergraduate nursing students: Reliability and validity of a Chinese adaptation. J Eval Clin Pract 2019; 25:536-542. [PMID: 29573062 DOI: 10.1111/jep.12897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2017] [Revised: 01/30/2018] [Accepted: 01/31/2018] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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RATIONALE, AIMS, AND OBJECTIVES The assessment of evaluating undergraduate nursing students' evidence-based practice engagement is an important issue, yet few tools have been developed specifically in Mainland China. The purpose of this study was to adapt the Student Evidence-based Practice Questionnaire (S-EBPQ) to Mainland China's cultural context and to evaluate the psychometric properties of the newly adapted Chinese S-EBPQ. METHODS Cross-cultural adaptation, including translation of the original S-EBPQ into Mandarin Chinese language, was performed according to published guidelines. A pilot study was conducted in Mainland China with 25 Chinese undergraduate nursing students. A subsequent validation study was conducted with 400 undergraduate nursing students from Mainland China. Construct validity was assessed by exploratory factor analysis (n = 190) and confirmatory factor analysis (n = 210). Reliability was determined using internal consistency and test-retest reliability. RESULTS The split-half coefficient for the overall Chinese S-EBPQ was 0.858. A content validity index of 0.986 was achieved. Principal component analysis resulted in a 4-factor structure explaining 68.285% of the total variance. The comparative fit index was 0.927, and the root mean squared error of approximation was 0.072 from the confirmatory factor analysis. Known-group validity was supported by the significant differences according to various characteristics of participants. Internal consistency was high for the Chinese S-EBPQ reaching a Cronbach α value of 0.934. Test-retest reliability was 0.821. CONCLUSION The newly cross-culturally adapted S-EBPQ possesses adequate validity, test-retest reliability, and internal consistency and therefore may be utilized in nursing education to assess EBP of undergraduate nursing students in Mainland China.
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- Yin-Ping Zhang
- Faculty of Nursing, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi'an, China
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- Faculty of Nursing, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi'an, China
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- Faculty of Nursing, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi'an, China
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- Faculty of Nursing, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi'an, China
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- Faculty of Nursing, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi'an, China
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- School of Nursing, Memorial University, St. John's, NL, Canada
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Saunders H, Gallagher‐Ford L, Kvist T, Vehviläinen‐Julkunen K. Practicing Healthcare Professionals’ Evidence‐Based Practice Competencies: An Overview of Systematic Reviews. Worldviews Evid Based Nurs 2019; 16:176-185. [DOI: 10.1111/wvn.12363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Hannele Saunders
- Department of Nursing ScienceFaculty of Health SciencesUniversity of Eastern Finland Kuopio Finland
- South‐Eastern Finland University of Applied Science Kuopio Finland
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- The Helene Fuld Health Trust National Institute for Evidence‐Based Practice & Healthcare
- The Ohio State University College of Nursing Columbus OH USA
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- Department of Nursing ScienceFaculty of Health SciencesUniversity of Eastern Finland Kuopio Finland
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- Department of Nursing ScienceFaculty of Health SciencesKuopio University HospitalUniversity of Eastern Finland Kuopio Finland
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Zhao R, Watson R, Chen Y. Validation of Mentors' Behavior Scale among mentors. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2018; 71:180-184. [PMID: 30292060 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2018.09.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2017] [Revised: 09/10/2018] [Accepted: 09/25/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND The Mentors' Behavior Scale was developed and validated initially among nursing students by assessing the importance of mentors' behavior, showing satisfactory psychometrics and the potential to match mentors with students according to students' expectation. OBJECTIVES This study aims to test the discriminant validity and the structure of the Mentor's Behavior Scale among mentors to assess mentors' performance. DESIGN A cross-sectional survey was applied in the study. SETTING Data were collected from mentors in seven hospitals in north, south, southwest China in 2016 and 2017. PARTICIPANT 871 mentors participated in this study. METHODS Purposeful sampling and online survey was used. RESULTS Three factors (to guide personal growth, promote professional development, and provide psychosocial support) were identified by exploratory factor analysis. The cumulative contribution of variance was 61.03%. The Cronbach's alpha coefficient of the scale was 0.85, and those of the three subscale's were 0.84, 0.72, and 0.74. The results of discriminant validity showed that mentors who received training and who liked mentoring students scored higher in mentoring behavior. CONCLUSION Mentors considered that mentoring behavior were to guide students' personal growth, promote professional development and provide them with psychosocial support. It will be useful to apply The Mentors' Behavior Scale among mentors to guide and evaluate their behaviors.
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- Nursing Department, The Third People's Hospital of Chengdu, 610031, China
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- Infectious Disease Department, Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, 646000, China.
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Välimäki T, Partanen P, Häggman‐Laitila A. An Integrative Review of Interventions for Enhancing Leadership in the Implementation of Evidence‐Based Nursing. Worldviews Evid Based Nurs 2018; 15:424-431. [DOI: 10.1111/wvn.12331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/21/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Tarja Välimäki
- Department of Nursing ScienceUniversity of Eastern Finland Kuopio Finland
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- Department of Nursing ScienceUniversity of Eastern Finland Kuopio Finland
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Sjögreen L, Gonzalez Lindh M, Brodén M, Krüssenberg C, Ristic I, Rubensson A, McAllister A. Oral Sensory-Motor Intervention for Children and Adolescents (3-18 Years) With Dysphagia or Impaired Saliva Control Secondary to Congenital or Early-Acquired Disabilities: A Review of the Literature, 2000 to 2016. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 2018; 127:978-985. [PMID: 30296844 DOI: 10.1177/0003489418803963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVES: Dysphagia and impaired saliva control are common in children and adolescents with congenital and developmental disabilities. The aim of the present review was to investigate the evidence base for oral sensory-motor interventions in children and adolescents with dysphagia or impaired saliva control secondary to congenital or early-acquired disabilities and to make recommendations regarding methods for intervention. METHODS: A review of the literature from 2000 to 2016, including oral sensory-motor intervention studies for children and adolescents (3-18 years of age) with dysphagia or impaired saliva control secondary to congenital or early-acquired disabilities, was performed. The literature search included the PubMed, CINAHL, Medline, SpeechBITE, OVID, ERIC, Cochrane, and Google Scholar databases. Primary studies were evaluated on a 4-grade scale using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation. RESULTS: Twenty primary studies of oral sensory-motor interventions for dysphagia and 6 studies for the treatment of impaired saliva control fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Of these, 3 were randomized, controlled trials. Five systematic reviews and 16 narrative reviews were also included. Limited and moderately strong recommendations were made on the basis of the grading results from the primary studies. The studies reported good results, but study design was often insufficient, and the study groups were small. The systematic reviews confirmed the lack of high scientific support for oral sensory-motor interventions in children and adolescents with congenital and developmental disabilities. CONCLUSIONS: There is an urgent need for high-quality studies that could serve as the basis for strong recommendations relating to oral sensory-motor interventions for children with dysphagia and impaired saliva control.
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- Lotta Sjögreen
- 1 Mun-H-Center Orofacial Resource Centre for Rare Diseases, Public Dental Service, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- 3 Child and Adolescent Habilitation Services, Kronoberg County, Växjö, Sweden
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- 6 The Queen Silvia Children's Hospital, Regional Rehabilitation Centre, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- 7 Division of Speech and Language Pathology, CLINTEC, Karolinska Institutet, Functional Area Speech and Language Pathology, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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Zhang YP, Liu WH, Yan YT, Porr C, Zhang Y, Wei HH. Psychometric Testing of the Evidence-Based Practice Nursing Leadership Scale and the Work Environment Scale After Cross-Cultural Adaptation in Mainland China. Eval Health Prof 2018; 42:328-343. [DOI: 10.1177/0163278718801439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Implementation and sustainability of the evidence-based practice (EBP) approach within systems of health-care delivery require leadership and organizational support, yet few instruments have been developed specifically in Mainland China. The purpose of this study was to adapt the EBP Nursing Leadership Scale and the EBP Work Environment Scale to Mainland China’s cultural context and to evaluate the psychometric properties of the newly adapted Chinese version. A pilot study was conducted in Mainland China with 25 clinical nurses. A subsequent validation study was conducted with 419 nurses from Mainland China. A content validity index of .985 and .982 was achieved. The split-half coefficient was .890 for the EBP Nursing Leadership Scale and .892 for the EBP Work Environment Scale. Test–retest reliability was .871 and .855, respectively. Principal component analysis resulted in a one-factor structure explaining 62.069% of the total variance for the EBP Nursing Leadership Scale and 62.242% of the total variance for the EBP Work Environment Scale. Both of the newly cross-culturally adapted scales possess adequate internal consistency and test–retest reliability and validity and therefore may be utilized in health-care environments to assess leadership and organizational support for EBP in Mainland China.
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- Yin-Ping Zhang
- Faculty of Nursing, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an, China
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- Faculty of Nursing, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an, China
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- Faculty of Nursing, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an, China
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- School of Nursing, Memorial University, St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada
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- Faculty of Nursing, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an, China
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- Faculty of Nursing, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an, China
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Saunders H, Vehviläinen‐Julkunen K. Key considerations for selecting instruments when evaluating healthcare professionals’ evidence‐based practice competencies: A discussion paper. J Adv Nurs 2018; 74:2301-2311. [DOI: 10.1111/jan.13802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2018] [Revised: 06/02/2018] [Accepted: 06/27/2018] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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- Hannele Saunders
- Faculty of Health Sciences Department of Nursing Science University of Eastern Finland Kuopio Finland
- South‐Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk) Kuopio Finland
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- Faculty of Health Sciences Department of Nursing Science University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio University Hospital Kuopio Finland
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Cullen L. Translating EBP Into the Reality of Daily Practice: Leadership Solutions for Creating a Path Forward. J Perianesth Nurs 2018; 33:752-756. [PMID: 30107980 DOI: 10.1016/j.jopan.2018.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2018] [Accepted: 05/20/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Pereira F, Pellaux V, Verloo H. Beliefs and implementation of evidence-based practice among community health nurses: A cross-sectional descriptive study. J Clin Nurs 2018. [DOI: 10.1111/jocn.14348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Filipa Pereira
- Department of Nursing Sciences; University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland; Sion Switzerland
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- University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland; Lausanne Switzerland
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- Department of Nursing Sciences; University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland; Sion Switzerland
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van der Goot WE, Keers JC, Kuipers R, Nieweg RMB, de Groot M. The effect of a multifaceted evidence-based practice programme for nurses on knowledge, skills, attitudes, and perceived barriers: A cohort study. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2018; 63:6-11. [PMID: 29407262 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2018.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2017] [Revised: 11/24/2017] [Accepted: 01/11/2018] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND The Dutch professional nursing standard of 2012 stipulates that Dutch nursing practices are to be evidence-based. Not all practicing nurses can satisfy these requirements, therefore, an educational programme about Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) was developed for a Dutch teaching hospital. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to measure the effects of a six month in-house EBP programme on knowledge, skills, attitudes, and perceived barriers of nurses (four European Credits equals two US Credit Hours). METHODS A multiple-cohort study was conducted with a pre-post-test design. In the period of 2011-2015, a total of 58 nurses (9 cohorts) followed the programme. Baseline and follow-up assessments consisted of three questionnaires each: the Dutch Modified Fresno, the two subscales of the McColl questionnaire, and the BARRIER scale to assess knowledge and skills, attitudes, and perceived barriers, respectively. RESULTS Fifty nurses completed both assessments. The results demonstrated that actual knowledge and skills significantly increased by approximately 40%. Self-perceived knowledge increased significantly, while attitudes towards EBP remained (moderately) positive. Perceived barriers did not notably change except for the Research subscale which received many "no opinion" responses prior to the programme but fewer afterwards. CONCLUSIONS Our multifaceted in-house EBP programme led to a significant improvement of approximately 40% in EBP knowledge and skills of participating nurses. Most nurses who followed the EBP programme are currently applying their knowledge and skills in practice. Managerial support and allocated time for EBP are important facilitators for its implementation. Furthermore, to maintain and expand nurses' EBP knowledge and skills and translate them into practice, follow-up interventions, such as journal clubs, may well be beneficial. Based on the positive results of our programme, we will implement it throughout the hospital with an emphasis on training more groups of nurses.
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- Wieke E van der Goot
- Martini Hospital Groningen, Martini Academie, P.O. Box 30033, 9700 RM, Groningen, The Netherlands.
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- Martini Hospital Groningen, Martini Academie, P.O. Box 30033, 9700 RM, Groningen, The Netherlands; Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen, Research Group Healthy Ageing, Allied Health Care and Nursing, P.O. Box 3109, 9701 DC, Groningen, The Netherlands.
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- Martini Hospital Groningen, Martini Academie, P.O. Box 30033, 9700 RM, Groningen, The Netherlands.
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- Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen, Master Advanced Nursing Practice, P.O. Box 3109, 9701 DC, Groningen, The Netherlands.
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- Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen, Research Group Healthy Ageing, Allied Health Care and Nursing, P.O. Box 3109, 9701 DC, Groningen, The Netherlands.
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Melnyk BM, Gallagher-Ford L, Zellefrow C, Tucker S, Thomas B, Sinnott LT, Tan A. The First U.S. Study on Nurses’ Evidence-Based Practice Competencies Indicates Major Deficits That Threaten Healthcare Quality, Safety, and Patient Outcomes. Worldviews Evid Based Nurs 2017; 15:16-25. [DOI: 10.1111/wvn.12269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 153] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/07/2017] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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- Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk
- Vice President for Health Promotion, University Chief Wellness Officer, Dean and Professor, College of Nursing, Professor of Pediatrics and Psychiatry, College of Medicine, and Executive Director, Helene Fuld Health Trust National Institute for Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare; The Ohio State University; Columbus OH USA
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- Senior Director, Helene Ford Health Trust National Institute for Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare; The Ohio State University College of Nursing; Columbus OH USA
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- Assistant Professor of Practice and Director, Academic Core, Helene Fuld Health Trust National Institute for Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare; The Ohio State University College of Nursing; Columbus OH USA
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- Director, Implementation Science Core, Helene Fuld Health Trust National Institute for Evidence-Based Practice; in Nursing and Healthcare; Columbus OH USA
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- Technology & Research Coordinator; Helene Fuld Health Trust National Institute for Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare; Columbus OH USA
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- Statistician; The Ohio State University College of Nursing; Columbus OH USA
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- Research Associate Professor; The Ohio State University College of Nursing; Columbus OH USA
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Targeted Interventions to Advance a Culture of Inquiry at a Large, Multicampus Hospital Among Nurses. J Nurs Adm 2017; 48:18-24. [PMID: 29219906 DOI: 10.1097/nna.0000000000000565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study is to assist nurse leaders in developing innovative structures to foster a culture of inquiry among professional nurses. BACKGROUND Critical to nurse's engagement in evidence-based practice (EBP) is a culture of inquiry, in which nurses critically evaluate patient care activities and actively review existing evidence to address identified clinical issues. A bundle of structural interventions was implemented across a large, multisite hospital to advance a culture of inquiry. We measured the impact of these interventions on nurses' library use and on nurses' knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards EBP. METHODS Structural interventions included: 1) EBP and Research Committee meetings, in which nurses were educated on how to formulate a clinical question and critically appraise a research article; 2) Academic Partners Program, in which nurse academicians provided scholarly mentorship and guidance during monthly committee meetings; 3) hiring of clinical nurse scientists who provided 1-on-1 education and mentorship to clinical nurses in EBP and research; and 4) a Nurse Residency Program partnership, in which newly graduated nurses were required to complete an EBP project. We examined the impact of these structural interventions on nurses' use of library resources and nurses' knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward EBP. RESULTS The implementation of structural interventions to support nurses' engagement in EBP was associated with a significant increase in the number of nurse-generated library consultative requests over time. Results showed high levels of nurse knowledge, attitudes, and practices in EBP. CONCLUSIONS Nurse leaders may advance a culture of inquiry by providing the infrastructure to support EBP activities and by empowering nurses to question and seek answer to identified practice questions. Infrastructures should include access to scientific articles and partnerships with schools of nursing. Additional research is needed to validate nurse library use as a measure of nurse engagement in EBP.
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Application of a Q Method Study to Understanding Nurses' Perspective of Adopting Evidence-Based Nursing. Asian Nurs Res (Korean Soc Nurs Sci) 2017; 11:253-260. [PMID: 29290272 DOI: 10.1016/j.anr.2017.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2017] [Revised: 09/18/2017] [Accepted: 09/19/2017] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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PURPOSE This study applied the Q method to identify and describe the various types of nurse perceptions that are crucially associated with their engagement in evidence-based nursing (EBN). METHODS The study participants were nurses at a medical center and a regional teaching hospital. A series of Q sorts was performed by nurses to subjectively rank the Q statements. Q statements were constructed based on the literature related to EBN adoption by nurses and face-to-face interviews. RESULTS A total of 60 participants were invited to rank 44 Q statements related to EBN. Factor analysis was conducted on the rankings of the Q statements. The following are the five prominent shared perspectives: (1) emphasized the obstacles to evidence searching and reading ability; (2) emphasized the organizational promotive strategies; (3) emphasized the available supportive resources; (4) emphasized the significance of EBN; and (5) emphasized the evidence-searching ability and external incentives. The five identified groups of perspectives can enhance hospital administrators to acknowledge the barriers and incentives associated with EBN practices. CONCLUSION The exploration of clustering nurses' perceptions may facilitate the development of customized strategies to enable more appropriate training.
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Daniels K, Watson D, Gedikli C. Well-Being and the Social Environment of Work: A Systematic Review of Intervention Studies. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2017; 14:ijerph14080918. [PMID: 28813009 PMCID: PMC5580621 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph14080918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2017] [Revised: 08/09/2017] [Accepted: 08/09/2017] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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There is consistent evidence that a good social environment in the workplace is associated with employee well-being. However, there has been no specific review of interventions to improve well-being through improving social environments at work. We conducted a systematic review of such interventions, and also considered performance as an outcome. We found eight studies of interventions. Six studies were of interventions that were based on introducing shared social activities into workgroups. Six out of the six studies demonstrated improvements in well-being across the sample (five studies), or for an identifiable sub-group (one study). Four out of the five studies demonstrated improvements in social environments, and four out of the five studies demonstrated improvements in indicators of performance. Analysis of implementation factors indicated that the interventions based on shared activities require some external facilitation, favorable worker attitudes prior to the intervention, and several different components. We found two studies that focused on improving fairness perceptions in the workplace. There were no consistent effects of these interventions on well-being or performance. We conclude that there is some evidence that interventions that increase the frequency of shared activities between workers can improve worker well-being and performance. We offer suggestions for improving the evidence base.
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- Kevin Daniels
- Employment Systems and Institutions Group, Norwich Business School, University of East Anglia, Norwich NR4 7TJ, UK.
- What Works for Well-Being Centre, London WC1X 0JL, UK.
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- Employment Systems and Institutions Group, Norwich Business School, University of East Anglia, Norwich NR4 7TJ, UK.
- What Works for Well-Being Centre, London WC1X 0JL, UK.
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- Employment Systems and Institutions Group, Norwich Business School, University of East Anglia, Norwich NR4 7TJ, UK.
- What Works for Well-Being Centre, London WC1X 0JL, UK.
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