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Engaging staff nurses in evidence-based research to identify nursing practice problems and solutions
P Rosenfeld1, E Duthie, J Bier
1Division of Nursing, School of Education, New York University, New York, NY, USA. pr5@is.nyu.edu
Applied Nursing Research : ANR
|November 18, 2000
Summary
Academic health centers can improve patient care quality by involving nursing staff in action planning. This approach identifies and prioritizes clinical needs, fostering nursing research and evidence-based practice.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Quality Improvement
- Nursing Administration
- Evidence-Based Practice
Background:
- Academic health science centers aim to enhance patient care quality.
- Nursing staff input is crucial for identifying organizational needs.
- Previous methods for needs assessment were not always efficient.
Purpose of the Study:
- To improve patient care quality by integrating nursing staff perspectives into action plans.
- To establish consensus on critical clinical and research needs within the institution.
- To develop an efficient survey instrument for timely data collection and analysis.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a mixed-methods research model incorporating surveys and focus groups.
- Nursing leaders in administration and practice identified and prioritized needs.
- Designed a user-friendly survey for easy distribution, collection, and analysis.
Main Results:
- Successfully identified and prioritized key nursing research and clinical needs.
- Developed a streamlined process for data collection and analysis, enabling rapid action planning.
- Fostered increased interest in nursing research and evidence-based practice.
Conclusions:
- Soliciting nursing staff input is an effective strategy for improving patient care.
- A well-designed survey facilitates timely empirical data for evidence-based decision-making.
- This collaborative approach enhances nursing research and evidence-based practice adoption.