Translating Evidence into Practice: How Chaplains Used EBP to Improve the Spiritual and Emotional Well-being of
Sandra L Michocki1, Erin Tribble1, Leslie Benfield2
1Pastoral Care, Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Abstract:
The Pastoral Care department at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore embarked on an evidence-based practice (EBP) project to identify best practices for improving nurses' well-being. This article describes the EBP model and its application. The project resulted in increased nurse awareness of the chaplain's role, nurses' confidence in using chaplain services, and nurses' well-being. The project's success indicates the value of chaplains learning an EBP model and incorporating it into their practice.
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