Worldviews on evidence-based nursing
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Worldviews Evid Based Nurs · Sep 2010
Content validity of a process evaluation checklist to measure intervention implementation fidelity of the EPIC intervention.
The Evidence-Based Practice Identification and Change (EPIC) intervention is a complex multifaceted knowledge translation strategy that combines the use of evidence and continuous quality improvement to change health care professional practices. However, there is no measure to evaluate the fidelity (degree to which the intervention was implemented as planned) of the EPIC intervention. ⋯ Content validity of the PEC was established. The PEC will be used to evaluate the implementation fidelity of the EPIC intervention in future trials.
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Worldviews Evid Based Nurs · Sep 2010
ReviewImplementation of evidence-based practice in nursing using action research: a review.
As is often reported in the literature exploring the research-practice gap, applying the principles of evidence-based practice is easier said than done. Action research is a methodology with an explicit intent of linking the worlds of research and practice. This review attempts to answer the question: What is known about implementing evidence-based practice in nursing through action research? ⋯ With an element of caution, this review concludes that the implementation of evidence-based practice using action research is a promising approach. Caution is needed because of the lack of detailed descriptions of implementation strategies, and their intensity and frequency prevents us from drawing firm conclusions. These are important considerations for any action researcher intending to implement EBP using this approach.