An evidence-based practice scholars program: one institution's journey toward excellence.

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Clinical Practice
• Healthcare Education

Background:

• Evidence-based practice (EBP) is crucial for clinical decision-making in nursing.
• Many bedside nurses lack formal training in developing clinical questions using EBP skills.
• There is a need to enhance nurses' ability to evaluate literature for improved patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the development and implementation of an innovative EBP program for nurses.
• To empower nurses with EBP skills to improve pediatric patient care.
• To share lessons learned from implementing an EBP program in a hospital setting.

Main Methods:

• A Midwest pediatric academic hospital developed an EBP Scholars Program.
• The program provided a comprehensive overview of EBP principles and implementation components.
• Staff received instruction on developing clinical practice questions and evaluating literature.

Main Results:

• The program aimed to equip nurses with skills for extensive literature evaluation.
• Implementation focused on empowering nurses to enhance patient outcomes.
• The initiative sought to integrate EBP more effectively into bedside nursing practice.

Conclusions:

• The EBP Scholars Program was developed to address the gap in nurses' EBP training.
• The program is designed to empower nurses to improve pediatric patient care through evidence-based decision-making.
• Sharing the development and implementation process offers valuable insights for other institutions.