Best practices: understanding nurses' perspectives.
Understanding the perspectives of nurses is a critical, initial step in developmental efforts targeting the integration of evidence into practice. The authors discuss the outcomes of a study that assessed nurses' views of best practice, including organizational supports, barriers, and recommended strategies to successfully navigate practice changes in demanding work environments.
Novak
Debra
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Jefferson College of Health Sciences, USA. debranovak@yahoo.com
Dooley
Sarah
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Clark
Rebecca
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D019985:Benchmarking; D003625:Data Collection / Q000379:methods; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine / Q000458:organization & administration*; D019983:Guideline Adherence; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006302:Health Services Research / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000592:standards*; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital; D015279:Organizational Culture; D014481:United States