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Cultivating quality: shared governance supports evidence-based practice.
1Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA. ashley.waddell@childrens.harvard.edu
The American Journal of Nursing
|October 28, 2009
Summary
Shared governance empowers nurses to lead evidence-based practice (EBP) changes, enhancing patient care and professional growth. This model fosters nurse leadership and institutional investment through collaborative practice improvements.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Management
- Evidence-Based Practice
Background:
- Shared governance models are increasingly adopted in healthcare settings.
- Evidence-based practice (EBP) is crucial for improving patient outcomes.
- Integrating these two concepts presents unique opportunities and challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the dynamic interplay between shared governance and evidence-based practice (EBP) in nursing.
- To examine how shared governance facilitates staff nurse involvement in EBP initiatives.
- To understand the role of nursing leadership in supporting EBP implementation within a shared governance framework.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of shared governance structures and EBP processes.
- Case study approach examining nurse-led change initiatives.
- Literature review on the integration of shared governance and EBP.
Main Results:
- Shared governance provides a platform for staff nurses to identify areas for care improvement.
- Nurses engaged in shared governance demonstrate enhanced professional growth and institutional commitment.
- Nursing leaders play a vital role in providing resources and fostering an environment conducive to EBP.
Conclusions:
- The integration of shared governance and EBP fosters a culture of continuous improvement in nursing care.
- Empowering staff nurses through shared governance accelerates the adoption of evidence-based practices.
- This synergistic approach benefits both individual nurses and healthcare organizations.
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