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Making the Business Case for Evidence-Based Practice and Nurse/Clinician Well-Being to Improve Health Care Quality, Safety, Patient Outcomes, and Costs

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: American health care is high in costs and poor in population health and well-being outcomes. Although engaging in evidence-based practice (EBP) and promoting nurse/clinician well-being improves quality of care, lessens medical errors, and enhances patient outcomes, they are not consistent norms. Top leadership drives an organization's vision, mission, values, day-to-day functioning, and culture, which impacts clinicians' well-being and how they practice. EBP and nurse/clinician well-being is the magic formula for achieving healthcare quality and safety, yet they do not receive much financial investment. This article highlights return on investment for EBP and nurse/clinician well-being and emphasizes key strategies for their success.

Source: Nurse Leader

DOI: 10.1016/j.mnl.2025.01.006

Authors: Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk, Andreanna Pavan Hsieh

Institution: The Ohio State University

Language: English

Topic: Health Sciences Research and Education

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,840