A Study of Chief Nurse Executives Indicates Low Prioritization of Evidence-Based Practice and Shortcomings in Hospital Performance Metrics Across the United States.

Background: Although findings from studies indicate that evidence-based practice (EBP) results in high-quality care, improved patient outcomes, and lower costs, it is not consistently implemented by healthcare systems across the United States and globe.

Aims: The purpose of this study was to describe: (a) the EBP beliefs and level of EBP implementation by chief nurse executives (CNEs), (b) CNEs' perception of their hospitals' EBP organizational culture, (c) CNEs' top priorities, (d) amount of budget invested in EBP, and (e) hospital performance metrics.

Methods: A descriptive survey was conducted.