A practical communication strategy to improve implementation of evidence-based practice.
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this study was to determine if a consistent communication strategy for implementation of evidence-based practice (EBP), developed with input from staff nurses, improved staff nurse satisfaction with communication of practice changes.


BACKGROUND
Integration of EBP knowledge into clinical practice supports optimal nursing care. Awareness of a practice change and the ability to reference the information may be problematic.


METHODS
A quasi-experimental single group before-after design was used to survey all RNs of a level III neonatal ICU for satisfaction before and after implementation of the EBP communication strategy.


RESULTS
Registered nurse satisfaction improved regarding the amount of communication (P < .001), frequency of communication (P < .014), method of communication (P < .001), and ease of finding information (P < .001).


CONCLUSIONS
A consistent strategy can improve nurse satisfaction with communication of EBP changes.
Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota, St Paul, MN 55102, USA. lee.diedrick@childrensmn.org
Lee A
LA
Diedrick
Marjorie A
MA
Schaffer
Kristin E
KE
Sandau
D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003142:Communication; D055318:Evidence-Based Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006776:Hospitals, Pediatric; D006801:Humans; D007363:Intensive Care Units, Neonatal; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D008875:Middle Aged; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology*