Evidence-Based Practice and U.S. Healthcare Outcomes: Findings From a National Survey With Nursing Professional...

Area of Science:

• Nursing Professional Development
• Evidence-Based Practice
• Healthcare Management

Background:

• Nursing professional development (NPD) practitioners play a vital role in integrating evidence-based practice (EBP) into healthcare.
• Understanding their beliefs, competencies, and the organizational context is essential for effective EBP implementation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe NPD practitioners' beliefs and competencies in EBP.
• To assess the frequency of EBP implementation and perceptions of organizational readiness.
• To explore relationships between NPD practitioner characteristics and organizational outcomes.

Main Methods:

• The study involved a descriptive and correlational research design.
• Data were collected on NPD practitioners' EBP beliefs, competencies, implementation frequency, and perceptions of organizational culture and readiness.
• Statistical analyses were used to explore relationships among variables.

Main Results:

• NPD practitioners' personal competence in EBP is a significant factor.
• Engagement in shared governance and collaboration positively influence EBP implementation.
• The use of quality metrics is important for demonstrating the value of NPD activities.

Conclusions:

• NPD practitioners require enhanced personal EBP competence to drive practice change.
• Fostering collaborative environments and shared governance supports EBP.
• Quality metrics are essential for showcasing the impact and value of nursing professional development initiatives.