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Evaluation of a program to increase evidence-based practice change
June H Larrabee1, Jacqueline Sions, Mary Fanning
1Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center of West Virginia University, School of Nursing, Morgantown, WV 26506-9610, USA. jlarrabee@hsc.wvu.edu
The Journal of Nursing Administration
|June 15, 2007
Summary
A nursing research program improved nurses' attitudes toward research and evidence-based practice. Increased knowledge of support services and participation in research activities positively impacted nurse engagement and utilization of research findings.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Research
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Organizational evidence-based practice change requires leadership support and systematic programs.
- Evaluating nursing research program effectiveness identifies areas for improvement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a nursing research program's impact on evidence-based practice change.
- Assessed changes in nurse attitudes, practice change projects, and research participation.
Main Methods:
- Quantitative pretest-posttest design at an academic medical center.
- Surveys utilized Alcock et al's Staff Nurses and Research Activities scale.
- Descriptive data included workshop attendance, projects, dissemination, and Magnet review outcomes.
Main Results:
- Knowledge of support services increased, correlating with positive research attitude scores.
- Nurses participating in research activities reported more favorable attitudes toward research.
- Increased participation and knowledge were linked to improved research utilization.
Conclusions:
- Internal marketing of research support services can enhance nurse participation.
- Nurse leaders can foster positive attitudes towards research and evidence-based practice.
- Systematic nursing research programs are vital for practice change.
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