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Marilyn Stringer1, Lakshmi Rajeswaran2, Kefalotse Dithole2
1Family and Community Health, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
International Journal of Nursing Practice
|October 31, 2014
Summary
A global nursing partnership improved healthcare in Botswana by translating evidence-based practices into clinical settings. This collaboration empowered nurses to lead health improvements.
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- Nursing Practice
- Health Systems Strengthening
Background:
- Established a strategic global partnership between University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing and University of Botswana School of Nursing.
- Focused on bridging nursing practice and education to enhance healthcare delivery.
- Aimed to improve patient care at Princess Marina Hospital (PMH) through knowledge translation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the conceptual implementation of a successful practice change initiative.
- To highlight strategies, challenges, and collaboration in a global nursing partnership.
- To empower nurses as leaders in improving health outcomes in Botswana.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the National Institutes of Health (NIH) team science field guide.
- Focused on translating new knowledge and evidence-based practice into clinical settings.
- Detailed the strategies and challenges encountered during the initiative.
Main Results:
- Successfully implemented practice changes at Princess Marina Hospital.
- Strengthened the global partnership between participating institutions.
- Demonstrated the effectiveness of team science in driving healthcare improvements.
Conclusions:
- Global nursing partnerships are effective in translating evidence into practice.
- Nurses can lead significant improvements in healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.
- Continued collaboration is essential for sustained health system strengthening.
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