An evidence-based practice scholars program: one institution's journey toward excellence.
The concept of evidence-based practice (EBP) has continued to evolve in the nursing profession as the basis for clinical decision-making. Despite the evidence to support this practice, few nurses at the bedside have received instruction in how to develop a clinical practice question using EBP skills. The EBP Scholars Program was designed at a Midwest pediatric academic hospital to teach EBP skills to enable staff to conduct extensive evaluations of existing literature to improve pediatric patient care. The program provides a comprehensive overview of EBP and the essential components necessary for implementation of EBP in a clinical setting. The development and implementation of an innovative EBP program designed to empower nurses to improve patient outcomes, as well as the lessons learned, are described.
Department Of Professional Practice & System, St. Louis Children's Hospital, St. Louis Missouri, USA.
Lisa M
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Steurer
D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D055318:Evidence-Based Nursing / Q000193:education* / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D015146:Midwestern United States; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education*; D016730:Program Development; D013192:Staff Development / Q000379:methods* / Q000458:organization & administration