Pub Date : 2023-12-01DOI: 10.1097/XEB.0000000000000380
Pedro Sousa, Daniela Cardoso, Tereza Vrbová, João Apóstolo, Margarida Santos, Gracinda Manso, Daniel Mourão, Goreti Ferreira, Manuela Monteiro, Jacinta Manata, Alexandre Vaz, Jitka Klugarová, Miloslav Klugar
Objectives: To improve postdischarge telephone follow-up in the context of chronic disease management (peripheral artery disease), in a vascular surgery service.
Introduction: Patients with chronic diseases, such as peripheral artery disease, present a higher risk of complications and greater constraints regarding their adherence to treatment, leading to an increasing mortality rate and decreased functional capacity. Comprehensive discharge planning plus postdischarge telephone follow-up may reduce 30-day re-hospitalization rates.
Methods: The project used the JBI audit and feedback methodological approach to implement the best available evidence into practice. Two audit criteria were used: existence of comprehensive discharge planning and timely telephone follow-up. A baseline audit was conducted, followed by analysis of barriers, which led to the implementation of several strategies, namely, a targeted training program, the development of educational resources and standardized procedures for the discharge process, and postdischarge telephone follow-up.
Results: Results from the baseline and first follow-up audits showed improvement for both criteria. Compliance for criterion 1 (comprehensive discharge planning, including postdischarge telephone follow-up) increased from 0% to 40.7%, and for criterion 2 (patient is followed up by telephone within 2 weeks of discharge) increased from 0% to 44.4%. These two criteria sustained improvements in the second follow-up audit: compliance increased to 45% (criterion 1) and 60% (criterion 2).
Conclusions: This implementation project contributed to the optimization of the chronic disease management, including improved compliance with discharge planning and early postdischarge telephone follow-up.
{"title":"Postdischarge telephone follow-up among chronic disease patients discharged from a vascular surgery service: a best practice implementation project.","authors":"Pedro Sousa, Daniela Cardoso, Tereza Vrbová, João Apóstolo, Margarida Santos, Gracinda Manso, Daniel Mourão, Goreti Ferreira, Manuela Monteiro, Jacinta Manata, Alexandre Vaz, Jitka Klugarová, Miloslav Klugar","doi":"10.1097/XEB.0000000000000380","DOIUrl":"10.1097/XEB.0000000000000380","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To improve postdischarge telephone follow-up in the context of chronic disease management (peripheral artery disease), in a vascular surgery service.</p><p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Patients with chronic diseases, such as peripheral artery disease, present a higher risk of complications and greater constraints regarding their adherence to treatment, leading to an increasing mortality rate and decreased functional capacity. Comprehensive discharge planning plus postdischarge telephone follow-up may reduce 30-day re-hospitalization rates.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The project used the JBI audit and feedback methodological approach to implement the best available evidence into practice. Two audit criteria were used: existence of comprehensive discharge planning and timely telephone follow-up. A baseline audit was conducted, followed by analysis of barriers, which led to the implementation of several strategies, namely, a targeted training program, the development of educational resources and standardized procedures for the discharge process, and postdischarge telephone follow-up.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Results from the baseline and first follow-up audits showed improvement for both criteria. Compliance for criterion 1 (comprehensive discharge planning, including postdischarge telephone follow-up) increased from 0% to 40.7%, and for criterion 2 (patient is followed up by telephone within 2 weeks of discharge) increased from 0% to 44.4%. These two criteria sustained improvements in the second follow-up audit: compliance increased to 45% (criterion 1) and 60% (criterion 2).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This implementation project contributed to the optimization of the chronic disease management, including improved compliance with discharge planning and early postdischarge telephone follow-up.</p>","PeriodicalId":48473,"journal":{"name":"Jbi Evidence Implementation","volume":"21 S1","pages":"S19-S27"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138463740","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Introduction: Facilitation is a key element of evidence implementation. Although quantitative systematic reviews have been undertaken to examine its components and effectiveness, no attempt has been made to synthesize qualitative evidence examining the experiences of facilitators on how facilitation is operationalized, the challenges associated with it, and the factors that can influence its perceived effectiveness.
Methods: A systematic review of qualitative studies was conducted using the JBI methodology.
Results: A total of 36 qualitative studies was included in the systematic review, with the majority being assessed as high quality following critical appraisal. The findings were extracted and further synthesized, highlighting that facilitation involves providing technical and non-technical support to health professionals, as well as high-intensity collaborations and relationship building. Determinants of perceived effectiveness of facilitation include facilitators' access to resources and learning support; their skills, traits/attitudes, and approach to facilitation; and the context of the organization where the implementation occurs. Work demands, emotional stress, and lack of clarity in roles and career development can pose challenges for facilitators.
Conclusion: To maximize the outcomes of facilitation in evidence implementation, the team of facilitators should be carefully selected to ensure they have the right skills, traits/attitudes, and approach to facilitation. They should also be provided with dedicated time to conduct the facilitation and have access to resources, training, and mentoring support. Future research should aim to examine the perspectives of the "implementers" who received support from facilitators to gain a better understanding of which facilitation strategies have an impact on clinical practice behavior.
{"title":"Facilitation in evidence implementation - experiences, challenges, and determinants of perceived effectiveness: a qualitative systematic review.","authors":"Lucylynn Lizarondo, Alexa McArthur, Demetrius Porche, Marleen Corremans, Beatrice Perrenoud, Rogério Rodrigues, Craig Lockwood","doi":"10.1097/XEB.0000000000000399","DOIUrl":"10.1097/XEB.0000000000000399","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Facilitation is a key element of evidence implementation. Although quantitative systematic reviews have been undertaken to examine its components and effectiveness, no attempt has been made to synthesize qualitative evidence examining the experiences of facilitators on how facilitation is operationalized, the challenges associated with it, and the factors that can influence its perceived effectiveness.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A systematic review of qualitative studies was conducted using the JBI methodology.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 36 qualitative studies was included in the systematic review, with the majority being assessed as high quality following critical appraisal. The findings were extracted and further synthesized, highlighting that facilitation involves providing technical and non-technical support to health professionals, as well as high-intensity collaborations and relationship building. Determinants of perceived effectiveness of facilitation include facilitators' access to resources and learning support; their skills, traits/attitudes, and approach to facilitation; and the context of the organization where the implementation occurs. Work demands, emotional stress, and lack of clarity in roles and career development can pose challenges for facilitators.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>To maximize the outcomes of facilitation in evidence implementation, the team of facilitators should be carefully selected to ensure they have the right skills, traits/attitudes, and approach to facilitation. They should also be provided with dedicated time to conduct the facilitation and have access to resources, training, and mentoring support. Future research should aim to examine the perspectives of the \"implementers\" who received support from facilitators to gain a better understanding of which facilitation strategies have an impact on clinical practice behavior.</p><p><strong>Review registration number: </strong>PROSPERO CRD42023402496.</p>","PeriodicalId":48473,"journal":{"name":"Jbi Evidence Implementation","volume":" ","pages":"409-431"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136399865","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-12-01DOI: 10.1097/XEB.0000000000000373
Philip Garcia, Hannah Jang Kim, Susan Barbour, Adam S Cooper
Introduction and objective: Advance care planning (ACP) communication and documentation are often inadequate, leading to care that is inconsistent with patients' preferences and moral dilemmas for family members. Nurses are patient advocates optimally positioned to initiate ACP but many feel that they lack the training and skills to navigate these conversations. The objective of this project was to increase nurses' capacity to engage in ACP.
Methods: This project used the JBI audit and feedback method to implement evidence into practice. The JBI Practical Application of Clinical Evidence System and Getting Research into Practice audit tools were used to incorporate ACP into nursing workflow. Eight audit criteria were created based on a JBI evidence summary. Compliance was measured by reviewing ACP notes from electronic health records and online survey responses. A baseline audit was followed by educational presentations and development of posted materials. Three follow-up audits examined sustainability.
Results: Compliance with the best practice recommendation for nurses to engage in ACP discussions increased from 55% to 80%. There was improvement from zero ACP notes at baseline (0% compliance) to 12 ACP notes in the final audit. Of these notes, 42% included all best practice elements and 92% included patients' treatment preferences.
Conclusions: Development of an integrative nursing education plan for ACP empowers nurses to engage in vital conversations. Informing nurses of their scope of practice, defining terms and expectations, and encouraging them to attempt and document conversations will benefit patients. Future initiatives would benefit from incorporating practical opportunities without real-life implications and providing continued support to cohorts.
{"title":"Empowering nurses to increase engagement in advance care planning in a medicine transitional care unit: a best practice implementation project.","authors":"Philip Garcia, Hannah Jang Kim, Susan Barbour, Adam S Cooper","doi":"10.1097/XEB.0000000000000373","DOIUrl":"10.1097/XEB.0000000000000373","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction and objective: </strong>Advance care planning (ACP) communication and documentation are often inadequate, leading to care that is inconsistent with patients' preferences and moral dilemmas for family members. Nurses are patient advocates optimally positioned to initiate ACP but many feel that they lack the training and skills to navigate these conversations. The objective of this project was to increase nurses' capacity to engage in ACP.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This project used the JBI audit and feedback method to implement evidence into practice. The JBI Practical Application of Clinical Evidence System and Getting Research into Practice audit tools were used to incorporate ACP into nursing workflow. Eight audit criteria were created based on a JBI evidence summary. Compliance was measured by reviewing ACP notes from electronic health records and online survey responses. A baseline audit was followed by educational presentations and development of posted materials. Three follow-up audits examined sustainability.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Compliance with the best practice recommendation for nurses to engage in ACP discussions increased from 55% to 80%. There was improvement from zero ACP notes at baseline (0% compliance) to 12 ACP notes in the final audit. Of these notes, 42% included all best practice elements and 92% included patients' treatment preferences.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Development of an integrative nursing education plan for ACP empowers nurses to engage in vital conversations. Informing nurses of their scope of practice, defining terms and expectations, and encouraging them to attempt and document conversations will benefit patients. Future initiatives would benefit from incorporating practical opportunities without real-life implications and providing continued support to cohorts.</p>","PeriodicalId":48473,"journal":{"name":"Jbi Evidence Implementation","volume":" ","pages":"310-324"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9619418","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-12-01DOI: 10.1097/XEB.0000000000000400
Michal Hájek, Dittmar Chmelař, Miroslav Rozložník, Alexandra Lochmanová, Jakub Tlapák, Tereza Vrbová, Miloslav Klugar, Jitka Klugarová
Objective: This implementation project compared standard operating procedures, accepted preventive measures, and disinfection procedures between the initial stage of the COVID-19 pandemic (first wave: March 15 to May 31, 2020) and the later stages of the pandemic (second and third waves: September 1, 2020 to January 31, 2021).
Introduction: This project sought to improve compliance with international evidence-based guidelines and clinical standards for the prevention and control of COVID-19 infection during hyperbaric oxygen therapy taking into account the conditions of the local hospital.
Methods: Guided by the JBI evidence implementation framework, seven evidence-based audit criteria were developed for the prevention and control of COVID-19 infection during hyperbaric oxygen therapy. A questionnaire was used to measure compliance in baseline and follow-up audits.
Results: Differences between the baseline and follow-up audits were noted for criteria 6 and 7. Criterion 6 increased from 0% to 100% as the hyperbaric facility was equipped with certified ultraviolet-C radiation for air disinfection during the later period, but this equipment was not available in the initial period of the pandemic. Criterion 7 dropped from 100% in the baseline audit to 0% in the follow-up audit because of a significant increase in the operational burden of the treatment capacity of the facility, which made it impossible to comply with the recommended distancing between patients.
Conclusions: Differences were found in preventive measures, disinfection procedures, work organization, and approach to care strategy. The project objectives were met and the implementation strategies proved effective. Larger sample sizes would need be needed to confirm the reproducibility of the results.
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Pub Date : 2023-12-01DOI: 10.1097/XEB.0000000000000386
Jiří Kantor, Anna Neuwirthová, Barbora Hořejší, Jan Koucun, Lucia Kantorová, Tereza Vrbová, Zachary Munn, Jitka Klugarová, Miloslav Klugar
Introduction and aims: Czech music therapists lacked the skills and knowledge to adapt their practice to virtual music therapy (VMT) at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, when physical contact was restricted. The aims of this project were to implement the best evidence-based recommendations concerning VMT in the practice of Czech music therapists and increase the number of therapists using VMT.
Methods: The project used the JBI Evidence Implementation Framework to promote change in the practice of participants. A baseline audit of 26 practitioners was conducted using questionnaires and interviews. The audit criteria consisted of 8 best practice recommendations, followed by the implementation of targeted strategies and a follow-up audit.
Results: Of the 26 music therapists, 18 began practicing VMT following the rollout of the implementation strategies. Strategies included educational workshops, instructional materials, technological support, individual counseling, and interactive training sessions. There was an increase in compliance with all audit criteria. The most critical barriers were lack of knowledge about VMT and lack of technical skills; lack of resources; technological challenges; low confidence of music therapists to provide VMT; and reduced need for VMT after the lockdown restrictions were relaxed.
Conclusions: The implementation project helped to overcome temporary pandemic restrictions, increase the quality of VMT practice, develop strategies for VMT training, and identify reasons for using VMT during the pandemic and beyond.
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Pub Date : 2023-12-01DOI: 10.1097/XEB.0000000000000397
Zachary Munn, Alexa McArthur, Miloslav Klugar, Daphne Stannard, Adam S Cooper, Yeetey Enuameh, Kylie Porritt
Abstract: There are many theories, models, and frameworks that have been proposed in the field of implementation science. Despite this, many evidence implementation or practice improvement projects do not consider these theories, models, or frameworks in their improvement efforts. The JBI approach is one example of an implementation theory, model, or framework. This approach has been developed particularly with health care professionals in mind and is designed to clearly guide pragmatic evidence implementation efforts based on the best available evidence. In this paper, we discuss how the JBI approach to evidence implementation can interact with and support theory-informed, pragmatic evidence implementation projects.
{"title":"Providing a scaffold for considering theoretical frameworks in evidence implementation projects: the JBI approach to evidence implementation.","authors":"Zachary Munn, Alexa McArthur, Miloslav Klugar, Daphne Stannard, Adam S Cooper, Yeetey Enuameh, Kylie Porritt","doi":"10.1097/XEB.0000000000000397","DOIUrl":"10.1097/XEB.0000000000000397","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>There are many theories, models, and frameworks that have been proposed in the field of implementation science. Despite this, many evidence implementation or practice improvement projects do not consider these theories, models, or frameworks in their improvement efforts. The JBI approach is one example of an implementation theory, model, or framework. This approach has been developed particularly with health care professionals in mind and is designed to clearly guide pragmatic evidence implementation efforts based on the best available evidence. In this paper, we discuss how the JBI approach to evidence implementation can interact with and support theory-informed, pragmatic evidence implementation projects.</p>","PeriodicalId":48473,"journal":{"name":"Jbi Evidence Implementation","volume":" ","pages":"386-393"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"92157046","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-12-01DOI: 10.1097/XEB.0000000000000391
Iina Ryhtä, Anna Axelin, Heidi Parisod, Arja Holopainen, Lotta Hamari
Introduction and aims: Dysfunction related to pelvic floor muscles (PFM) is common among pregnant and postpartum women and can cause symptoms such as urinary incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse (POP). As part of developing a nationwide clinical practice guideline for nursing in Finland, the aim of this umbrella review is to summarize the existing evidence about the effectiveness of exercise interventions on urinary incontinence and POP in pregnant and postpartum women. To promote knowledge translation, recommendations for health care professionals are presented.
Methods: We conducted an umbrella review to summarize the existing evidence. The JBI methodology for umbrella reviews was used to guide the review. The level of evidence was evaluated using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) approach, and recommendations based on the evidence were formulated by a clinical guideline working group.
Results: Altogether, 9 systematic reviews, reporting findings from 89 original studies, were included. The methodological quality of the reviews was evaluated using JBI's checklist. The highest level of evidence was found for preventing the symptoms of postpartum urinary incontinence through exercise and pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) during pregnancy. Moderate-level evidence showed that exercise and PFMT are likely to reduce the symptoms and severity of urinary incontinence, but the level of evidence was low on PFMT reducing the symptoms of POP.
Conclusion: We recommend encouraging and guiding pregnant and postpartum women to exercise and train PFM. We also recommend identifying pregnant and postpartum women with symptoms of PFM dysfunction and directing them to a physiotherapist or other health care professional specializing in pelvic floor function.
{"title":"Effectiveness of exercise interventions on urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse in pregnant and postpartum women: umbrella review and clinical guideline development.","authors":"Iina Ryhtä, Anna Axelin, Heidi Parisod, Arja Holopainen, Lotta Hamari","doi":"10.1097/XEB.0000000000000391","DOIUrl":"10.1097/XEB.0000000000000391","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction and aims: </strong>Dysfunction related to pelvic floor muscles (PFM) is common among pregnant and postpartum women and can cause symptoms such as urinary incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse (POP). As part of developing a nationwide clinical practice guideline for nursing in Finland, the aim of this umbrella review is to summarize the existing evidence about the effectiveness of exercise interventions on urinary incontinence and POP in pregnant and postpartum women. To promote knowledge translation, recommendations for health care professionals are presented.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We conducted an umbrella review to summarize the existing evidence. The JBI methodology for umbrella reviews was used to guide the review. The level of evidence was evaluated using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) approach, and recommendations based on the evidence were formulated by a clinical guideline working group.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Altogether, 9 systematic reviews, reporting findings from 89 original studies, were included. The methodological quality of the reviews was evaluated using JBI's checklist. The highest level of evidence was found for preventing the symptoms of postpartum urinary incontinence through exercise and pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) during pregnancy. Moderate-level evidence showed that exercise and PFMT are likely to reduce the symptoms and severity of urinary incontinence, but the level of evidence was low on PFMT reducing the symptoms of POP.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>We recommend encouraging and guiding pregnant and postpartum women to exercise and train PFM. We also recommend identifying pregnant and postpartum women with symptoms of PFM dysfunction and directing them to a physiotherapist or other health care professional specializing in pelvic floor function.</p>","PeriodicalId":48473,"journal":{"name":"Jbi Evidence Implementation","volume":" ","pages":"394-408"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10715701/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41240001","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-12-01DOI: 10.1097/XEB.0000000000000385
Nicholas Wee Siong Neo, Yao Li, Ailene Bandoy Salazar, Jessica Kai Lun Gan, Jun Jie Ng, Poh Chi Tho
Introduction: Ward rounds are crucial inpatient activities during which patients' conditions are discussed. Team-based models such as nurse-led ward rounds (NLWRs) have been conceptualized and trialled, with positive results.
Methods: An evidence-based quality improvement pilot project to introduce NLWRs was implemented at a cardiovascular medical-surgical unit in a Singapore tertiary hospital. The JBI Evidence Implementation Framework was used to guide the project. The evidence-based NLWR format incorporated stakeholder feedback on NLWR frequency, preparation, coordination, and content. Baseline and 6-month post-implementation audits were carried out.
Results: The 4 audit criteria improved from baseline, reaching 100% compliance for criteria 1, 2, and 3 associated with interprofessional communication and collaboration. An improvement from baseline (30% to 46.7%) was also observed for criterion 4 on patient involvement during medical ward rounds. Moreover, there were improvements in clinical outcome data such as patient hospitalization length, "best medical therapy" rates, and inpatient complications. A statistically significant improvement in nurses' confidence to lead discussions during medical rounds was also observed ( p = 0.026).
Conclusions: This project promoted greater compliance with NLWR criteria through audit and feedback cycles and the contextualization of implementation strategies. A well-supported program that prepares nurses for interprofessional communication also improves nurses' confidence in team communication, bolstering their ability to provide high-quality patient care.
{"title":"Structured, nurse-led ward rounds to improve interprofessional communication and optimize care of vascular surgery patients: a best practice implementation project.","authors":"Nicholas Wee Siong Neo, Yao Li, Ailene Bandoy Salazar, Jessica Kai Lun Gan, Jun Jie Ng, Poh Chi Tho","doi":"10.1097/XEB.0000000000000385","DOIUrl":"10.1097/XEB.0000000000000385","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Ward rounds are crucial inpatient activities during which patients' conditions are discussed. Team-based models such as nurse-led ward rounds (NLWRs) have been conceptualized and trialled, with positive results.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>An evidence-based quality improvement pilot project to introduce NLWRs was implemented at a cardiovascular medical-surgical unit in a Singapore tertiary hospital. The JBI Evidence Implementation Framework was used to guide the project. The evidence-based NLWR format incorporated stakeholder feedback on NLWR frequency, preparation, coordination, and content. Baseline and 6-month post-implementation audits were carried out.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The 4 audit criteria improved from baseline, reaching 100% compliance for criteria 1, 2, and 3 associated with interprofessional communication and collaboration. An improvement from baseline (30% to 46.7%) was also observed for criterion 4 on patient involvement during medical ward rounds. Moreover, there were improvements in clinical outcome data such as patient hospitalization length, \"best medical therapy\" rates, and inpatient complications. A statistically significant improvement in nurses' confidence to lead discussions during medical rounds was also observed ( p = 0.026).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This project promoted greater compliance with NLWR criteria through audit and feedback cycles and the contextualization of implementation strategies. A well-supported program that prepares nurses for interprofessional communication also improves nurses' confidence in team communication, bolstering their ability to provide high-quality patient care.</p>","PeriodicalId":48473,"journal":{"name":"Jbi Evidence Implementation","volume":" ","pages":"365-373"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2023-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41240002","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-12-01DOI: 10.1097/XEB.0000000000000384
Adeline Nyong Siew Khor, Westine Wei Lin Juay, Yi Yan Wong, Nur Elydia Binte Omar, Yajing Liu, Yingying Kong, Mien Li Goh
Introduction and objectives: Dysphagia is common among older patients, affecting their nutritional status, hospital readmission, length of hospital stay, and hospitalization costs. Nurses can play a key role in early identification of dysphagia through systematic screening. This project sought to (i) achieve 80% compliance among nurses in using the 4-point questionnaire test (4QT) swallow screening test on patients and (ii) ensure all patients screening positive for dysphagia were referred to a speech therapist within 1 day.
Methods: A short swallow screening tool was adapted from an evidence-based screening tool, the 4QT, by a team of speech therapists, a geriatrician, and a geriatric trained nurse. Ward nurses were then trained on using the tool to screen older patients upon admission or transfer to another ward. The project used the JBI Evidence Implementation Framework, which involved pre and post audits and feedback to evaluate compliance with best practice.
Results: Compliance increased in the use of the short swallow screening tool, rising from 64% ( n = 25) in the baseline audit to 71% ( n = 34) in the follow-up audit. However, there was a decrease in the referral of patients who screened positive for dysphagia to speech therapists, with the rate dropping from 92% ( n = 12) to 86% ( n = 12). All patients ( n = 12) from both baseline and follow-up audits were referred to a speech therapist within 1 day of admission/transfer post-implementation compared with 70% ( n = 7) at pre-implementation.
Conclusions: This project applied evidence-based recommendations to clinical practice and improved patient outcomes. The nurses facilitated timely referrals to speech therapists for further assessment and intervention, which was useful in the clinical context. The nurses continue to use the screening tool routinely to prevent dysphagia complications among geriatric patients.
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Pub Date : 2023-09-01DOI: 10.1097/XEB.0000000000000376
Sharisse Hebert, Chloe Gaines, Ruby Benjamin-Garner, Jerrel Moore
Background: A gap exists between scientific discovery and implementation and adoption of research findings in healthcare and public health practice. This gap is due to the fact that research on treatment efficacy and safety in clinical trials ends prematurely with the publication of results, leaving a lack of knowledge of treatment effectiveness in real-world clinical and community settings. Comparative effectiveness research (CER) can facilitate the translation of research findings, reducing the gap between discovery and adoption into practice. Getting CER findings to patients and healthcare providers requires efforts to disseminate and train providers to successfully implement and sustain change in the healthcare setting. Advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) are instrumental in the implementation of evidence-based research in primary care settings and an important group to target for the dissemination of research findings. There are numerous implementation training programs, but none focus specifically on APRNs.
Objective: The objective of this article is to describe the infrastructure established to develop a 3-day implementation training program for APRNs and an implementation support system.
Method: A description of the processes and strategies is provided, including stakeholder engagement through focus groups and the formation of a multistakeholder program planning advisory team, which includes APRNs, organization leaders, and patients. The program also includes curriculum development and program planning as well as the development of an implementation toolkit.
Results: Stakeholders were instrumental in shaping the implementation training program, including the content of the curriculum and the program agenda. In addition, the unique perspective of each stakeholder group contributed to the selection of the CER findings disseminated through the intensive training program.
Conclusion: It is important that strategies to address the lack of implementation training opportunities for APRNs be discussed and disseminated within the healthcare community. This article discusses the plan to address implementation training for APRNs through the development of an implementation curriculum and toolkit for APRNs.
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