title: Hourly rounding: challenges with implementation of an evidence-based process.
abstract: Introduction of an evidence-based practice change, such as hourly rounding, can be difficult in the hospital setting. This study used ethnographic methods to examine problems with the implementation of hourly rounding on 2 similar inpatient units at our hospital. Results indicate that careful planning, communication, implementation, and evaluation are required for successful implementation of a nursing practice change.
authors: Division of Community Health and Health Studies, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, Pennsylvania 18105, USA. Lynn.Deitrick@lvhn.org
authors: Lynn M
authors: LM
authors: Deitrick
authors: Kathy
authors: K
authors: Baker
authors: Hannah
authors: H
authors: Paxton
authors: Michelle
authors: M
authors: Flores
authors: Deborah
authors: D
authors: Swavely
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D055318:Evidence-Based Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006757:Hospital Units / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000379:methods*; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D009736:Nursing Process / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D057188:Workflow