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Evaluating best practice guidelines.

Nancy Edwards1, Barbara Davies, Jenny Ploeg

  • 1School of Nursing, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario.

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The Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) Nursing Best Practice Guidelines (BPG) Project evaluated 17 guidelines. This article shares the process, challenges, and lessons learned from this initiative to improve patient care.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Healthcare Management
  • Evidence-Based Practice

Background:

  • Clinical practice guidelines aim to enhance patient care.
  • The Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) initiated its Nursing Best Practice Guidelines (BPG) Project in 1999.
  • This project has led to the creation, implementation, and assessment of 17 BPGs across various healthcare settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the evaluation process of the RNAO's Nursing Best Practice Guidelines (BPG).
  • To identify and discuss the challenges encountered during the BPG evaluation.
  • To share lessons learned from the BPG evaluation team.

Main Methods:

  • The study involved a comprehensive evaluation of 17 Nursing Best Practice Guidelines (BPGs).
  • The evaluation focused on the process, challenges, and outcomes of guideline implementation.

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  • A team responsible for evaluation documented their experiences.

    • Main Results:

    • The RNAO Nursing Best Practice Guidelines (BPG) Project successfully developed and evaluated 17 guidelines.
    • The project involved collaboration with agencies across different healthcare sectors.
    • The evaluation provided insights into the practical application of BPGs.

    Conclusions:

    • The evaluation of the RNAO Nursing Best Practice Guidelines (BPG) Project yielded valuable insights.
    • Understanding the process, challenges, and lessons learned can inform future guideline development and implementation.
    • The project underscores the importance of systematic evaluation in optimizing the impact of clinical practice guidelines on patient care.