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Evaluation of an Implementation Training Program on Advanced Practice Nurse's Self-Efficacy and Intention to Use
Adeola Areo1, Sharisse Hebert, Jerrel Moore
1Author Affiliations: College of Nursing, Prairie View A&M University, Houston, Texas (Drs Areo, Hebert, Moore, Gaines, and Benjamin-Garner).
Journal of Nursing Care Quality
|June 2, 2026
Summary
Advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) showed increased confidence and intention to use comparative effectiveness research (CER) findings after receiving implementation training. This training is vital for bridging the research-to-practice gap in healthcare.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Health Services Research
- Evidence-Based Practice
Background:
- Comparative effectiveness research (CER) generates evidence on optimal treatments.
- Implementation of CER findings into clinical practice remains a challenge.
- Training in CER implementation was provided to advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs).
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of CER implementation training on APRNs' self-efficacy.
- To assess APRNs' intention to implement CER findings into practice.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive cross-sectional study design was employed.
- Data collected from APRNs who attended CER implementation training sessions.
Main Results:
- 18 APRNs participated in the study.
- High participant satisfaction with the training.
- 91% reported at least fair self-efficacy in implementing CER findings.
- 82% intended to utilize CER findings in their clinical practice.
Conclusions:
- Implementation training is crucial for nursing leaders to foster healthcare innovation.
- Training can effectively decrease the gap between research findings and clinical practice.
- Empowering APRNs with CER implementation skills is essential for advancing healthcare delivery.
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