Implementation Science and Nursing Leadership: Improving the Adoption and Sustainability of Evidence-Based Practice. (May 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nelson-Brantley, Heather V.; Chipps, Esther
• Is Part Of: Journal of nursing administration. Volume 51:issue 5(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-05
• Subjects: Nursing services -- Administration -- Periodicals; 610.7305
• DOI: 10.1097/NNA.0000000000001006
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0002-0443

Abstract

Abstract : Increasingly, nurse executives are embracing evidence-based practice (EBP). Yet, it takes 17 years to move only 14% of research evidence into practice. Implementation science (IS) aims to reduce this gap through the study of factors that influence dissemination, adoption, implementation, and sustainability of evidence-based interventions. Nurse leaders aiming for EBP must be well equipped to support IS. This article introduces IS, leadership competencies essential for supporting implementation research and practice, and preparing an IS-ready workforce.