Treffer: Building and Sustaining Evidence-Based Practice Through a Scholars Program.
Title:
Building and Sustaining Evidence-Based Practice Through a Scholars Program.
Authors:
Hayakawa J; Nursing Research and Innovation, Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), Orange, California, USA., Bowden V; Nursing Research and Innovation, Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), Orange, California, USA.; School of Nursing, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California, USA., Schuhler P; Nursing Research and Innovation, Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), Orange, California, USA.
Source:
Worldviews on evidence-based nursing [Worldviews Evid Based Nurs] 2026 Feb; Vol. 23 (1), pp. e70109.
Publication Type:
Journal Article
Language:
English
Journal Info:
Publisher: Blackwell Publishing Inc. for Sigma Theta Tau International Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 101185267 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1741-6787 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 1545102X NLM ISO Abbreviation: Worldviews Evid Based Nurs Subsets: MEDLINE
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Original Publication: Malden, MA : Blackwell Publishing Inc. for Sigma Theta Tau International, c2004-
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Melnyk, B. M., and A. P. Hsieh. 2025. “Making the Business Case for Evidence‐Based Practice and Nurse/Clinician Well‐Being to Improve Health Care Quality, Safety, Patient Outcomes, and Costs.” Nurse Leader 23, no. 3: 244–248. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mnl.2025.01.006.
Melnyk, B. M., A. P. Hsieh, and J. Mu. 2022. “Psychometric Properties of the Organizational Culture and Readiness Scale for System‐Wide Integration of Evidence‐Based Practice.” Worldviews on Evidence‐Based Nursing 19, no. 5: 380–387. https://doi.org/10.1111/wvn.12603.
Melnyk, B. M., A. Tan, A. P. Hsieh, and L. Gallagher‐Ford. 2021. “Evidence‐Based Practice Culture and Mentorship Predict EBP Implementation, Nurse Job Satisfaction, and Intent to Stay: Support for the ARCC Model.” Worldviews on Evidence‐Based Nursing 18, no. 4: 272–281. https://doi.org/10.1111/wvn.12524.
Ongori, D. M., and J. W. Kabo. 2024. “Barriers and Enablers to Implementation of Evidence‐Based Practice in Nursing: A Systematic Review of Literature.” International Journal of Science and Research Archive 13, no. 1: 3036–3046. https://doi.org/10.30574/ijsra.2024.13.1.1932.
Saunders, H., L. Gallagher‐Ford, and K. Vehviläinen‐Julkunen. 2019. “Practicing Healthcare Professionals' Evidence‐Based Practice Competencies: An Overview of Systematic Reviews.” Worldviews on Evidence‐Based Nursing 16, no. 3: 176–185. https://doi.org/10.1111/wvn.12363.
Shayan, S. J., F. Kiwanuka, and Z. Nakaye. 2019. “Barriers Associated With Evidence‐Based Practice Among Nurses in Low‐ and Middle‐Income Countries: A Systematic Review.” Worldviews on Evidence‐Based Nursing 16, no. 1: 12–20. https://doi.org/10.1111/wvn.12337.
Wilson, M., M. Sleutel, P. Newcomb, et al. 2015. “Empowering Nurses With Evidence‐Based Practice Environments: Surveying Magnet, Pathway to Excellence, and Non‐Magnet Facilities in One Healthcare System.” Worldviews on Evidence‐Based Nursing 12, no. 1: 12–21. https://doi.org/10.1111/wvn.12077.
Zammar, A. H. A. 2022. “Nurses' Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Evidence‐Based Practice: An Integrative Review.” Open Journal of Nursing 12: 103–112. https://doi.org/10.4236/ojn.2022.122007.
Augustino, L. R., L. Braun, R. E. Heyne, et al. 2020. “Implementing Evidence‐Based Practice Facilitators: A Case Series.” Military Medicine 185, no. Suppl 2: 7–14. https://doi.org/10.1093/milmed/usz460.
Boehm, L. M., D. P. Stolldorf, and A. D. Jeffery. 2020. “Implementation Science Training and Resources for Nurses and Nurse Scientists.” Journal of Nursing Scholarship 52, no. 1: 47–54. https://doi.org/10.1111/jnu.12510.
Brown, C. E., and L. Ecoff. 2011. “A Systematic Approach to the Inclusion of Evidence in Healthcare Design.” Health Environments Research & Design Journal 4, no. 2: 7–16. https://doi.org/10.1177/193758671100400202.
Cazzell, M., and B. Peace. 2020. “To‐Do List for Nurse Scientists: Engage Finance and Foundation.” Journal of Pediatric Nursing 55: 239–240. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2020.08.022.
Connor, L., J. Dean, M. McNett, et al. 2023. “Evidence‐Based Practice Improves Patient Outcomes and Healthcare System Return on Investment: Findings From a Scoping Review.” Worldviews on Evidence‐Based Nursing 20, no. 1: 6–15. https://doi.org/10.1111/wvn.1262.
Crawford, C. L., J. Rondinelli, S. Zuniga, R. M. Valdez, L. Tze‐Polo, and M. G. Titler. 2023. “Barriers and Facilitators Influencing EBP Readiness: Building Organizational and Nurse Capacity.” Worldviews on Evidence‐Based Nursing 20, no. 1: 27–36. https://doi.org/10.1111/wvn.12618.
Ecoff, L., J. F. Stichler, and J. E. Davidson. 2020. “Design, Implementation and Evaluation of a Regional Evidence‐Based Practice Institute.” Applied Nursing Research 55, no. 2: 151300. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apnr.2020.151300.
Fineout‐Overholt, E., and B. M. Melnyk. 2006. Organizational Culture and Readiness for System‐Wide Implementation of EBP (OCRSIEP) Scale. ARCC llc Publishing.
Gallagher‐Ford, L., B. Koshy Thomas, L. Connor, L. T. Sinnott, and B. M. Melnyk. 2020. “The Effects of an Intensive Evidence‐Based Practice Educational and Skills Building Program on EBP Competency and Attributes.” Worldviews on Evidence‐Based Nursing 17, no. 1: 71–81. https://doi.org/10.1111/wvn.12397.
Garcia, D. S., K. Camacho Carr, and W. Yuwen. 2021. “Exploring Readiness for Implementing Best Practices: A Mixed Methods Study.” Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice 27, no. 5: 1085–1095. https://doi.org/10.1111/jep.13520.
Hayward, A., and L. Dube. 2023. “Information Computer Technology Resources and Skills Are Vital for Successful Implementation of Evidence Based Practice.” International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences 19: 100582. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijans.2023.100582.
Hines, S., J. Ramsbotham, and F. Coyer. 2021. “The Experiences and Perceptions of Nurses Interacting With Research Literature: A Qualitative Systematic Review to Guide Evidence‐Based Practice.” Worldviews on Evidence‐Based Nursing 18, no. 6: 371–378. https://doi.org/10.1111/wvn.12542.
Knowles, M. S. 1978. “Andragogy: Adult Learning Theory in Perspective.” Community College Review 5, no. 3: 9–20. https://doi.org/10.1177/009155217800500302.
McNett, M., S. Tucker, B. Thomas, P. Gorsuch, and L. Gallagher‐Ford. 2021. “Use of Implementation Science to Advance Nurse‐Led Evidence‐Based Practices in Clinical Settings.” Nurse Leader 20, no. 3: 297–305. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mnl.2021.11.002.
Melnyk, B. M., and E. Fineout‐Overholt. 2023. Evidence‐Based Practice in Nursing & Healthcare: A Guide Best Practice. 5th ed. Wolters Kluwer.
Melnyk, B. M., L. Gallagher‐Ford, C. Zellefrow, et al. 2018. “The First U.S. Study on Nurses' Evidence‐Based Practice Competencies Indicates Major Deficits That Threaten Healthcare Quality, Safety, and Patient Outcomes.” Worldviews on Evidence‐Based Nursing 15, no. 1: 16–25. https://doi.org/10.1111/wvn.12269.
Melnyk, B. M., and A. P. Hsieh. 2025. “Making the Business Case for Evidence‐Based Practice and Nurse/Clinician Well‐Being to Improve Health Care Quality, Safety, Patient Outcomes, and Costs.” Nurse Leader 23, no. 3: 244–248. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mnl.2025.01.006.
Melnyk, B. M., A. P. Hsieh, and J. Mu. 2022. “Psychometric Properties of the Organizational Culture and Readiness Scale for System‐Wide Integration of Evidence‐Based Practice.” Worldviews on Evidence‐Based Nursing 19, no. 5: 380–387. https://doi.org/10.1111/wvn.12603.
Melnyk, B. M., A. Tan, A. P. Hsieh, and L. Gallagher‐Ford. 2021. “Evidence‐Based Practice Culture and Mentorship Predict EBP Implementation, Nurse Job Satisfaction, and Intent to Stay: Support for the ARCC Model.” Worldviews on Evidence‐Based Nursing 18, no. 4: 272–281. https://doi.org/10.1111/wvn.12524.
Ongori, D. M., and J. W. Kabo. 2024. “Barriers and Enablers to Implementation of Evidence‐Based Practice in Nursing: A Systematic Review of Literature.” International Journal of Science and Research Archive 13, no. 1: 3036–3046. https://doi.org/10.30574/ijsra.2024.13.1.1932.
Saunders, H., L. Gallagher‐Ford, and K. Vehviläinen‐Julkunen. 2019. “Practicing Healthcare Professionals' Evidence‐Based Practice Competencies: An Overview of Systematic Reviews.” Worldviews on Evidence‐Based Nursing 16, no. 3: 176–185. https://doi.org/10.1111/wvn.12363.
Shayan, S. J., F. Kiwanuka, and Z. Nakaye. 2019. “Barriers Associated With Evidence‐Based Practice Among Nurses in Low‐ and Middle‐Income Countries: A Systematic Review.” Worldviews on Evidence‐Based Nursing 16, no. 1: 12–20. https://doi.org/10.1111/wvn.12337.
Wilson, M., M. Sleutel, P. Newcomb, et al. 2015. “Empowering Nurses With Evidence‐Based Practice Environments: Surveying Magnet, Pathway to Excellence, and Non‐Magnet Facilities in One Healthcare System.” Worldviews on Evidence‐Based Nursing 12, no. 1: 12–21. https://doi.org/10.1111/wvn.12077.
Zammar, A. H. A. 2022. “Nurses' Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Evidence‐Based Practice: An Integrative Review.” Open Journal of Nursing 12: 103–112. https://doi.org/10.4236/ojn.2022.122007.
Grant Information:
Walden W. and Jean Young Shaw Foundation
Contributed Indexing:
Keywords: clinical inquiry; evidence‐based practice; implementation science; mentorship; nurse engagement
Entry Date(s):
Date Created: 20260116 Date Completed: 20260116 Latest Revision: 20260116
Update Code:
20260117
DOI:
10.1111/wvn.70109
PMID:
41540547
Database:
MEDLINE
Weitere Informationen
Background: Integrating evidence-based practice (EBP) into nursing is critical for improving clinical outcomes, yet adoption remains limited due to ongoing individual and organizational barriers.
Purpose: The EBP Scholars Program was developed to overcome barriers and foster a culture of evidence-based nursing practice within a pediatric healthcare system.
Implementation: Launched in 2007 during the organization's Magnet journey, the program is grounded in scientific, educational, and implementation science principles. Selected through a competitive application process, scholars engage in a seven-month structured curriculum grounded in the 8 A's Model of EBP. Learning outcomes are evaluated using pre- and post-program scores on the Evidence-Based Practice Knowledge Assessment Questionnaire (EBP-KAQ).
Outcomes and Impact: The program has enrolled 147 participants and graduated 124. On average, participants increased their EBP knowledge by 15.7%. Scholar-led projects have led to over 40 policy updates, new care guidelines, and measurable quality and safety improvements. Graduates have produced 43 posters, 18 podium presentations, and 9 peer-reviewed publications.
Linking Evidence to Action: The EBP Scholars Program offers a scalable model for embedding EBP in healthcare. Through strategic leadership, interdisciplinary collaboration, and structured mentorship, it has advanced evidence-based care, professional development, and a culture of continuous improvement.
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