Science and practice aligned within nursing: structure and process for evidence-based practice

J Nurs Adm. 2013 Apr;43(4):229-34. doi: 10.1097/NNA.0b013e3182895a5b.

Abstract

Science and Practice Aligned Within Nursing (SPAWN) is an innovative method developed to guide the implementation of evidence-based practice (EBP) by oncology nurses in direct patient care settings. Science and Practice Aligned Within Nursing actualizes and addresses the important and essential practice component of EBP in oncology nursing. This article describes the development of SPAWN infrastructure, phases of the process, implementation, outcome evaluation, key insights, and lessons learned.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Evidence-Based Nursing / organization & administration*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Models, Organizational
  • Nursing Evaluation Research
  • Nursing Staff, Hospital / organization & administration*
  • Oncology Service, Hospital / organization & administration*
  • Oncology Service, Hospital / standards