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Engaging clinicians in evidence based policy development: the case of nursing documentation
Diana Jefferies1, Maree Johnson, Rhonda Griffiths
1School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Western Sydney, Project Officer, Centre for Applied Nursing Research, Liverpool BC, NSW, Australia.
Contemporary Nurse
|October 19, 2010
Summary
Engaging clinicians in evidence-based policy development for nursing and midwifery documentation improved policy relevance. Clinician involvement ensured practical concerns were integrated into the final area-wide policy.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Policy
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Nursing and Midwifery
Background:
- A review of nursing and midwifery documentation revealed inconsistent policy direction.
- This inconsistency created an opportunity to involve clinicians in evidence-based policy development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To engage clinicians in developing evidence-based policy for nursing and midwifery documentation.
- To enhance clinicians' skills in using research evidence to inform policy.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a framework combining practice development and evidence-based practice principles.
- Clinicians participated in an education program and activities focused on evidence synthesis for policy.
- Clinicians synthesized evidence related to nursing and midwifery documentation.
Main Results:
- Clinicians developed seven guiding principles for an area-wide nursing and midwifery documentation policy.
- Clinician involvement ensured the policy incorporated their practical concerns and experiences.
- Maximized clinician investment and ownership of the final policy.
Conclusions:
- Clinician-led, evidence-based policy development is effective for nursing and midwifery documentation.
- Integrating clinician experience ensures policy relevance and addresses practical concerns.
- Challenges included task completion outside of scheduled meetings.
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