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Implementing a virtual journal club in a clinical nursing setting
Jill Berger1, Heather K Hardin, Robert Topp
1Norton Healthcare Institute for Nursing, Louisville, Kentucky 40232, USA. jill.berger@nortonhealthcare.org
Summary
Virtual journal clubs can overcome challenges in accessing research evidence and limited expertise for nurses. This approach enhances the translation of research findings into clinical practice, improving healthcare quality.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Healthcare Research Dissemination
Background:
- Healthcare increasingly relies on research evidence for practice.
- Journal clubs traditionally facilitate research appraisal and application.
- Barriers like time constraints and limited expertise hinder traditional journal club participation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development and implementation of a virtual journal club.
- To address challenges faced by nursing staff in accessing and critiquing research.
- To facilitate the translation of research findings into clinical practice.
Main Methods:
- Establishment of a virtual journal club platform.
- Selection of research articles for critical appraisal.
- Facilitation of online discussions on research application.
- Addressing accessibility and expertise limitations through a virtual format.
Main Results:
- The virtual journal club provided a flexible and accessible platform for nursing staff.
- Participants reported increased confidence in critiquing research.
- The virtual format facilitated broader engagement compared to traditional meetings.
- Challenges in technical implementation and engagement strategies were identified.
Conclusions:
- Virtual journal clubs are an effective strategy to overcome barriers to research engagement for nurses.
- This model supports continuous professional development and evidence-based practice.
- Further development can optimize virtual journal club effectiveness in healthcare settings.
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