Implementation Strategies to Improve Evidence-Based Bathing Practices in a Neuro ICU.

Background: Evidence supports daily bathing using chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) cloths to decrease preventable hospital-acquired central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs). However, implementation of this practice is inconsistent. Using multifaceted strategies to promote implementation is supported in the literature, yet there is a gap in knowing which strategies are most successful.

Implementation Strategies to Improve Knowledge and Adherence to Spinal Cord Injury Guidelines.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate a bundle of implementation strategies (local opinion leaders, printed educational materials, and educational outreach) to increase neurocritical care nurses' knowledge of and adherence to spinal cord injury guidelines.

Design: A preprogram, postprogram, and follow-up design was used to evaluate outcomes.

Methods: Adherence was measured via self-reported anticipatory adherence; knowledge was measured by an author-developed assessment.

Program evaluation of neuroscience competency programs to implement evidence-based practices.

Rationale: Program evaluation is essential to help determine the success of an evidence-based practice program and assist with translating these processes across settings.

Aims: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of 2 competency programs that sought to improve neurocritical care nurses' knowledge of and adherence to evidence-based stroke and spinal cord injury guidelines. These programs consisted of 3 specific implementation strategies, including local opinion leaders, printed educational materials, and educational outreach.

Implementation of a Stroke Competency Program to Improve Nurses' Knowledge of and Adherence to Stroke Guidelines.

Background: Nurses play an integral part in providing evidence-based care to patients with stroke, yet some patients receive unnecessary or even harmful care. The literature supports the use of multifaceted strategies to promote implementation of evidence-based practice; however, there is a gap in knowing which combinations of strategies are most successful.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine if a tailored, multifaceted Stroke Competency Program would improve nurses' knowledge of and adherence to evidence-based practices in the care of patients with stroke.