Evaluating the Implementation of an Interdisciplinary Evidence-Based Practice Educational Program in a Large Academic Medical Center.

J Nurses Prof Dev

Barbara L. Wilson, PhD, RNC, is Associate Professor and Associate Dean of Academic Programs, University of Utah College of Nursing, Salt Lake City. Melissa Banner, MSN, RN, OCN, is Nurse Manager, Huntsman Cancer Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah. Mary Jean Austria, MS, RN, OCN, is Manager of Clinical Staff Education, Huntsman Cancer Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah. Andrew Wilson, PhD, MStat, is Director of Applied Statistics, University of Utah College of Nursing, Salt Lake City.

Published: September 2017

The purpose of this study was to create a system-wide education program in a large academic medical center to increase exposure and understanding of the evidence-based practice (EBP) process with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals. We also hoped to increase their confidence in utilizing and implementing EBP at the bedside. Although our approach to educating professional staff on EBP provided initial benefits, holding the gains over a 1-year period proved to be difficult.

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