Institutionalizing evidence-based practice: an organizational case study using a model of strategic change

Author(s)
Stetler, C. B., Ritchie, J. A., Rycroft-Malone, J., Schultz, A. A. and Charns, M. P.
Publication language
English
Pages
19pp
Date published
30 Nov 2009
Publisher
Implementation Science
Type
Articles
Keywords
Organisational, Organisational Structure
Link
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2795741/pdf/1748-5908-4-78.pdf

There is a general expectation within healthcare that organizations should use
evidence-based practice (EBP) as an approach to improving the quality of care. However, challenges
exist regarding how to make EBP a reality, particularly at an organizational level and as a routine,
sustained aspect of professional practice.