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Cindy Beckett1,2, Lee Ann Strait2, Bindu Thomas3
1Beckett Research Education and Consulting, Flagstaff, Arizona, USA.
Background:
The role of the interprofessional evidence-based practice (EBP) mentor is critical to integrate best practices into healthcare and academic environments to improve outcomes and reduce costs for patients, families, providers, students, and faculty. This study aimed to validate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes/beliefs (KSAs) needed for the EBP mentor. This role delineation study (RDS) assessed knowledge about the EBP mentor role and tasks as related to the steps and competencies of EBP.
Methods:
Interprofessional EBP experts participated in an advisory panel. Focus groups were conducted with the advisory panel members to identify the KSAs needed for expert EBP mentors. The steps of EBP were broken into 11 domains to align with the processes and strategies needed for EBP methodology. The focus group data were analyzed to identify the KSAs for each domain. A role delineation survey was developed. Interprofessional experts were invited to complete the survey to validate the KSAs needed for the EBP mentor role. The online survey included demographic information and 11 sections that aligned with the steps of EBP and the 107 KSA items needing to be validated.
Results:
A total of 251 interprofessional EBP experts completed the survey (232 nurses, 19 interprofessionals). Healthcare providers comprised 82.5% of the sample, academic/researchers 15.5%, and "worked in both settings" 2%. The results reported strong inter-rater reliability (ranging from 0.836 to 0.955) and strong validity for each of the 11 domains and KSAs.
Linking Evidence To Action:
Findings from this study support the EBP mentor role and will guide interprofessional EBP education and EBP mentor positions in healthcare systems. The study showed that the tasks of the EBP mentor were consistent across settings, educational degrees, and professional roles. Validity for the tasks/role for an interprofessional Evidence-based Practice Certification was clear and outlined expectations for the EBP mentor role.
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