Hand hygiene among nurses in pediatric blood and marrow transplantation setting: a best practice implementation project
Conclusion: The strategies applied within this evidence implementation project were appropriate, so the project was a success. However, permanent actions are required to sustain changes in practice and improvements made. (Source: International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare)
Source: International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare - September 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: IMPLEMENTATION PROJECTS Source Type: research

Implementation of a coronavirus disease 2019 infection prevention and control training program in a low-middle income country
Conclusion: Implementing an IPC training program during a complex health emergency is a challenging, yet necessary task. Leveraging champions, offering training through multiple modalities including the use of videos and role play, as well as inclusion of all staff categories, is crucial to making training accessible. (Source: International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare)
Source: International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare - September 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: IMPLEMENTATION PROJECTS Source Type: research

The experience of remote recruitment for Essential Coaching for Every Mother during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic
Introduction and aims: Due to physical distancing recommendations because of the COVID-19 pandemic, recruitment approaches for perinatal research needed to shift from in-person to remote. The purpose of this study is to describe the recruitment and retention of women for an mHealth intervention study for Essential Coaching for Every Mother. Methods: Three methods were used for recruitment: social media, posters in hospital, and media outreach. First time mothers were eligible for enrollment antenatally (37+ weeks) and postnatally ( (Source: International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare)
Source: International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare - September 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: IMPLEMENTATION PROJECTS Source Type: research

Protecting healthcare workers against coronavirus disease 2019 in emergency departments at a teaching hospital in Tabriz, Iran: a best practice implementation project
Conclusion: The results of the audit process increased COVID-19 protection measures for nurses in the emergency department. It can be concluded that educational programs and tools, such as face-to-face training, educational pamphlets, workshops and meetings can facilitate the implementation of evidence into practice. (Source: International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare)
Source: International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare - September 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: IMPLEMENTATION PROJECTS Source Type: research

Qualitative analysis of the implementation of a hospital room service in a large metropolitan hospital: foundations for transformation
Conclusion: The current study adds rich information to understand factors that support the implementation of a room service model in a large public hospital. Future implementation of room service should not only consider measuring quantifiable outcomes, but also the importance of qualitative descriptive studies surveying project members and key stakeholders to further explore experiences, barriers and enablers to implementation and develop strategies to overcome challenges to assist further sites implement this model. (Source: International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare)
Source: International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare - September 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH Source Type: research

‘It seems like common sense now’: experiences of allied health clinicians participating in a knowledge translation telementoring program
Conclusion: Through a qualitative methodology we have examined and identified the experiences of AHPs who have participated in a knowledge translation telementoring program with clear strategies to enhance further programs offered. (Source: International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare)
Source: International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare - September 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH Source Type: research

Facilitation as a component of evidence implementation: a multinational perspective
Conclusion: The cases emphasized the complex nature of facilitation as a strategy for evidence implementation, indicating that contextual attributes and features define the range of knowledge, skills, and activities that should take place in order for facilitation to be effective. Although there appears to be some core components, tailoring and adaptation of the facilitation process (or roles) is required. (Source: International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare)
Source: International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare - September 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: METHODOLOGY Source Type: research

Lab practices that improve coronavirus disease 2019 detection accuracy using real-time PCR
This article aims to shed light on the errors that occur during the COVID-19 testing process and suggest ways to overcome them effectively. Accurate testing could be optimized by following the correct swabbing technique, using adequate RT-PCR kits and controls, setting clear lab guidelines, and properly interpreting the results. (Source: International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare)
Source: International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare - September 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: DISCUSSIONS Source Type: research

A commentary on the quality improvement practices in leading an organizational response to audit feedback
This article, written for people who receive feedback, audit providers and quality improvement leads, describes important practices in the organisational response to feedback. The practices were identified through work to describe the current response to national audit and draw upon theory-informed hypotheses for enhancing audit and feedback. Both the content and implementation of the practices were co-designed with stakeholders and tested alongside different national audits. The identified quality improvement practices provide practical guidance for feedback recipients and enable providers and quality improvement leads to...
Source: International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare - September 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: DISCUSSIONS Source Type: research

Is ‘technology before the end-user’ the new ‘cart before the horse’? When digital delivery is only part of the solution
No abstract available (Source: International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare)
Source: International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare - September 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: EDITORIAL Source Type: research

Pelvic floor muscle training in mother fit healthcare centres: a best practice implementation project
Conclusion: The current study demonstrated that we have some problems in the healthcare system to teach PFMT to pregnant women. We should also implement similar projects in all healthcare centres country wide. Healthcare system managers should be aware of the value of holding PFMT courses for pregnant women and it is recommended to use pelvic floor physiotherapists to train midwives. (Source: International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare)
Source: International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare - June 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT Source Type: research

Clinical assessment and screening of stroke patients with aphasia: a best practice implementation project
Conclusion: The current project successfully increased EBP for the assessment and screening of stroke patients with aphasia. Further studies are needed to ensure the project's long-term sustainability. (Source: International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare)
Source: International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare - June 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT Source Type: research

Prevention of needle-stick injury among nurses in an acute ward of a hospital: a best practice implementation project
Conclusion: This article suggests that standardized puncture prevention education and training enhanced nurses’ awareness in the acute ward. (Source: International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare)
Source: International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare - June 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT Source Type: research

Improving care for thalassemia patients in line with best practice standards at a tertiary referral cancer care center
Conclusion: Implementing an individualized treatment plan and thalassemia-specific nursing documentation as well as developing local clinical guidelines and providing targeted nurse education were effective strategies to improve care for thalassemia patients in line with best practice standards. (Source: International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare)
Source: International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare - June 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT Source Type: research

Unfolding and characterizing the barriers and facilitators of scaling-up evidence-based interventions from the stakeholders’ perspective: a concept mapping approach
Conclusion: From the stakeholders’ perspective, factors involved in the EBP-PSDIM program scaling-up were initially validated as being multidimensional and conceptually distinct;The importance and feasibility ratings of the barriers and facilitators could be used to help decision-makers to prioritize the most appropriate factors to be considered when developing implementation strategies. (Source: International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare)
Source: International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare - June 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH Source Type: research