title: Implementation of an evidence-based nursing practice model: disciplined clinical inquiry.
abstract: The implementation of a nursing practice model, Disciplined Clinical Inquiry (DCI), in the perioperative arena, is described. Using participatory action research, nurses are empowered to become reflective practitioners, competent in problem solving and evidence-based practices, collaborators, change agents, and patient advocates. Characteristics inherent in this model include flexibility, practicality, and partnerships between academia and clinicians. The successful DCI pilot test has led to a replication study with implications for other specialties.
authors.affiliation: Perioperative Division, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, USA.
authors.forename: Dolora
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Sanares
authors.forename: Diane
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Heliker
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D016294:Models, Nursing; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000379:methods / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010865:Pilot Projects