Advancing EBP culture and competencies through an academic-research partnership: Process and outcomes of an EBP scholar program.

Background: Evidence-based practice (EBP) is increasingly being adopted in healthcare organizations to improve patient care and outcomes. Yet, barriers remain that prevent consistent implementation of EBP in clinical settings.

Aims: To increase EBP competencies and promote practice change, a regional academic-community hospital in Los Angeles, California, jointly with a university school of nursing, developed and implemented an EBP scholar program.

Survivorship: a qualitative investigation of Latinas diagnosed with cervical cancer.

Latinas experience high rates of cervical cancer (CCA) in the U.S. This health-related quality of life (HRQOL) qualitative study was conducted with key informant and focus groups (N = 26).