Bedside nurses involved in research and evidence-based practice (EBP) have the ability
to change policies, patient care, and outcomes. This article describes the journey
of a research committee using the Magnet® component of new knowledge, innovation,
and improvements. Using several tools, the unit-based committee developed skills in
meeting management, nursing research methods, and EBP. Focusing to improve family
and nurse communication about the plan of care, the committee recommended changes
in the existing Plan of Care tool, including family input and recommendations for
families to view and add to the sheet and participate in daily rounds, which was not
the standard practice. Since this intervention was implemented, patient satisfaction
has increased, as well as nurse engagement and intent to stay. This project exemplifies
how nurse-driven innovations and family partnership led to new knowledge, innovations
in learning about research, applying it to practice, and improving practice.
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Published online: September 07, 2011
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