A mentoring model for evidence-based practice in a community hospital

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Healthcare Quality Improvement
• Evidence-Based Practice

Background:

• Implementing evidence-based practice (EBP) is crucial for improving patient outcomes.
• Barriers to EBP adoption by nurses hinder the translation of research into clinical practice.
• Pressure ulcer prevalence remains a significant concern in healthcare settings.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the impact of a mentor-led evidence-based practice quality improvement project.
• To determine if this project reduces professional nurses' perceived barriers to using research findings.
• To assess the influence on patient outcomes, specifically pressure ulcer prevalence.

Main Methods:

• A quality improvement project was implemented with mentorship.
• The project focused on facilitating the use of best practice research findings.
• Nurse perceptions of barriers and pressure ulcer prevalence were assessed.

Main Results:

• The mentor-led project was associated with a reduction in perceived barriers among nurses.
• Improved implementation of best practice research findings was observed.
• A potential positive influence on patient outcomes related to pressure ulcer prevalence was indicated.

Conclusions:

• Mentor-led EBP quality improvement projects can effectively mitigate barriers for nurses.
• Facilitating research utilization through mentorship can enhance clinical practice.
• Further research is warranted to confirm the impact on patient outcomes like pressure ulcer reduction.