A Practical Communication Strategy to Improve Implementation of Evidence-based Practice

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Article

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:: The purpose of this study was to determine if a consistent communication strategy for implementation of evidence-based practice (EBP), developed with input from staff nurses, improved staff nurse satisfaction with communication of practice changes. BACKGROUND:: Integration of EBP knowledge into clinical practice supports optimal nursing care. Awareness of a practice change and the ability to reference the information may be problematic. METHODS:: A quasi-experimental single group before-after design was used to survey all RNs of a level III neonatal ICU for satisfaction before and after implementation of the EBP communication strategy. RESULTS:: Registered nurse satisfaction improved regarding the amount of communication (P < .001), frequency of communication (P < .014), method of communication (P < .001), and ease of finding information (P < .001). CONCLUSION:: A consistent strategy can improve nurse satisfaction with communication of EBP changes. Copyright © 2011 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Department(s)

Nursing

Publication Title

Journal of Nursing Administration

Volume

41

Issue

11

First Page

459

Last Page

465

Publication Date

11-1-2011

DOI

10.1097/NNA.0b013e3182346e61

ISSN

00020443

PubMed ID

22033315

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