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Research as a key to promoting and sustaining innovative practice
1Department of Veterans Affairs Innovative Nursing Initiative Review Task Force, Veterans Affairs Information Resource Center, Hines, IL 60141-5000, USA. hynes@research.hines.med.va.gov
The Nursing Clinics of North America
|June 29, 2000
Summary
The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Nursing Innovations Task Force used evidence-based practice to identify innovative healthcare programs. Recommendations focus on boosting nursing research capacity to foster future innovation in healthcare settings.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Nursing Research
- Evidence-Based Practice
Background:
- Growing emphasis on integrating research and clinical care.
- Evidence-based practice and best practices are key to understanding research and innovation.
- The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) established a Nursing Innovations Task Force.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and critique innovative programs at VA healthcare facilities.
- To apply evidence-based practice principles in identifying healthcare innovations.
- To provide recommendations for fostering innovation in nursing.
Main Methods:
- The VA Nursing Innovations Task Force reviewed programs across VA facilities.
- Principles of evidence-based practice were used to identify and critique innovations.
- Analysis focused on the interdependence of research and innovation in clinical settings.
Main Results:
- Innovative practices were identified within VA healthcare facilities.
- The task force applied evidence-based practice concepts to evaluate programs.
- Recommendations were developed to enhance nursing research capacity.
Conclusions:
- Evidence-based practice is crucial for identifying and fostering healthcare innovation.
- Increased nursing research capacity is recommended to promote innovative practices.
- Strategies for applying these principles in other healthcare settings are suggested.