Authors

  1. Kaplan, Louise PhD, ARNP, FNP-BC, FAANP
  2. Zeller, Edna MN, RN-BC, CDE
  3. Damitio, Diane MBA, BSN, RN
  4. Culbert, Sarah BSN, RN
  5. Bayley, K. Bruce PhD

Abstract

Evidence-based practice (EBP) is the foundation of quality care, but EBP is not widely adopted. This study evaluated the impact of a hospital-wide EBP nursing project on the organizational culture of a Magnet hospital. Results of pre- and postintervention surveys suggest the intervention increased the nurses' confidence in the hospital's EBP environment. Belief in EBP was related to confidence in implementing EBP in practice.