A Comparison of Evidence-Based Practice Training With and Without Postimmersion Follow-up

Abstract

OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to determine best practice for evidence-based practice (EBP) education that leads to implementation. BACKGROUND Current methods of teaching EBP do not reliably translate to implementation. METHODS Participants in an EBP immersion were compared with participants in EBP immersion plus a follow-up EBP course. RESULTS The EBP immersion group implemented 18% of their initiatives. The EBP immersion plus the follow-up EBP course implemented 35% of their initiatives, and an additional 22% were in the process of implementation. CONCLUSION Evidence-based practice education may not be sufficient in promoting EBP implementation. Additional ongoing support may be needed to bring EBP initiatives through implementation.