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Building and Sustaining Evidence-Based Practice Through a Scholars Program.
Jennifer Hayakawa1, Vicky Bowden1,2, Paulina Schuhler1
1Nursing Research and Innovation, Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), Orange, California, USA.
Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing
|January 16, 2026
Summary
The EBP Scholars Program successfully increased nurses' evidence-based practice knowledge by 15.7%, leading to significant improvements in healthcare policies and patient safety. This scalable model fosters a culture of continuous improvement in pediatric settings.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Implementation Science
- Healthcare Quality Improvement
Background:
- Integrating evidence-based practice (EBP) into nursing is crucial for enhancing patient outcomes.
- Limited adoption of EBP persists due to individual and organizational barriers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To implement the EBP Scholars Program to overcome barriers.
- To foster a culture of evidence-based nursing practice in a pediatric healthcare system.
Main Methods:
- Program launched in 2007, utilizing scientific, educational, and implementation science principles.
- Scholars completed a seven-month curriculum based on the 8 A's Model of EBP.
- Outcomes assessed using the Evidence-Based Practice Knowledge Assessment Questionnaire (EBP-KAQ).
Main Results:
- 147 participants enrolled, 124 graduated, with an average EBP knowledge increase of 15.7%.
- Scholar-led projects resulted in over 40 policy updates and new care guidelines.
- Scholars produced 43 posters, 18 presentations, and 9 publications.
Conclusions:
- The EBP Scholars Program provides a scalable model for integrating EBP into healthcare.
- The program advanced evidence-based care, professional development, and a culture of continuous improvement.
- Strategic leadership, interdisciplinary collaboration, and mentorship are key to success.
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