So you want to change practice: recognizing practice issues and channeling those ideas

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Evidence-Based Practice
• Healthcare Quality

Background:

• Applying evidence to nursing practice is key for quality and safety.
• Nurses often identify patient care problems but struggle with implementation.
• Bridging the gap between problem identification and practice change is challenging for bedside nurses.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide guidance for staff nurses on identifying clinical problems.
• To assist nurses in the process of changing practice based on identified issues.
• To empower bedside nurses to initiate and implement practice improvements.

Main Methods:

• This article offers a practical guide for nurses.
• It outlines a systematic approach to problem clarification.
• Focuses on translating identified problems into actionable practice changes.

Main Results:

• Nurses will gain a structured method for clinical problem-solving.
• The guidance facilitates the transition from identifying issues to implementing solutions.
• Empowers nurses to contribute to evidence-based practice.

Conclusions:

• Staff nurses can effectively identify and address clinical problems.
• Implementing evidence-based practice changes is achievable for bedside nurses.
• This guidance supports nurses in enhancing patient care quality and safety.