Effectiveness of Evidence-Based Practice-Based Mentor Nurse Training Program: A Quasi-Experimental Controlled Study...

Area of Science:

• Nursing Science
• Healthcare Education
• Clinical Practice Improvement

Background:

• Translating evidence-based practice (EBP) into routine nursing care presents ongoing challenges.
• Effective implementation strategies are crucial for bridging the gap between research and clinical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the impact of a structured EBP Mentor Nurse Training Program on nurses' EBP competencies.
• To evaluate the program's effectiveness in developing EBP mentors based on the Johns Hopkins EBP and ARCC models.

Main Methods:

• A quasi-experimental pretest-posttest design with control and intervention groups (n=52).
• The intervention involved a blended learning program (face-to-face and online) focused on EBP, mentoring, and communication skills.
• Data collected using validated scales for EBP competency and mentoring.

Main Results:

• The intervention group showed significant improvements in EBP knowledge and overall competency scores.
• Statistically significant gains were noted in various mentoring sub-dimensions, including coaching and role modeling.
• Effect sizes (d=0.5 to 0.8) indicated moderate to large practical significance.

Conclusions:

• Structured EBP mentorship programs are effective in enhancing nurses' knowledge, EBP skills, and mentoring capabilities.
• Cultivating EBP mentors, aligned with the ARCC model, offers a sustainable strategy for EBP integration.
• Blended learning and active mentorship foster collaboration, improve decision-making, and enhance patient outcomes.