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The role of nursing best practice champions in diffusing practice guidelines: a mixed methods study.
Jenny Ploeg1, Jennifer Skelly, Margo Rowan
1McMaster University, School of Nursing, Hamilton, ON, Canada. ploegj@mcmaster.ca
Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing
|October 1, 2010
Summary
Nursing best practice champions facilitate evidence-based practice through education, leadership, and tailored implementation. Understanding their multidimensional role enhances healthcare system change and patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Healthcare Management
- Evidence-Based Practice Diffusion
Background:
- Limited research exists on the specific roles of nursing best practice champions in disseminating evidence-based practice.
- Understanding champion roles can optimize their leadership potential in healthcare systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate how nursing best practice champions influence the adoption of Best Practice Guideline recommendations.
Main Methods:
- A mixed-methods sequential triangulation design was employed.
- Phase 1: Key informant interviews with 23 champions (2006).
- Phase 2: Surveys of 191 champions and 41 administrators (2007).
Main Results:
- Champions primarily influence guideline adoption through information dissemination (education, mentoring).
- Persuasive leadership in interdisciplinary committees is a key strategy.
- Tailoring implementation to organizational context is crucial for success.
Conclusions:
- Nursing best practice champions possess a multidimensional role vital for navigating complex healthcare systems.
- Understanding and leveraging champion roles can drive positive change and improve patient outcomes.
- This knowledge aids organizations and the nursing profession in maximizing the impact of evidence-based practices.
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