Evidence-based practice (EBP) is the cornerstone of holistic, high-quality care in healthcare organizations. The American Nurses Association (2023) recommends evidence-based interventions in nursing to ensure up-to-date practice based on the current scientific knowledge. As change drivers in healthcare settings, nurses promote EBP by identifying issues hampering patient outcomes and implementing practical, sustainable solutions. Successful implementation of nursing interventions requires an elaborate plan outlining timelines, expected outcomes, stakeholders, resources, and other critical elements. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to discuss the implementation plan of the EBP project proposing a twice-weekly tailored physical training program for improving functional fitness and independence among older adults with type 2 diabetes.
Healthcare organizations’ types and specializations determine the patients and issues dominating patient visits. The present setting provides both inpatient and outpatient care for all ages. It is founded on the premise that all patients deserve high-quality care that addresses multidimensional health needs in a safe, friendly environment. Its clan culture supports innovative changes driven by teamwork and employee engagement. The proposed intervention involves human subjects (older adults with type 2 diabetes). Therefore, consent is essential to ensure all activities adhere to ethical standards that guide nursing research. Xu et al. (2020) emphasized the importance of informed consent in nursing to ensure that study participants know the risks, benefits, and procedures. This background information allows voluntary participation, as nursing research recommends. By filling out the consent form (Appendix A), participants will confirm knowledge of the study essentials and that they will participate willingly.
EBP projects involve various tasks that should be accomplished by specific dates to ensure the expected outcomes are achieved and evaluated within the forecast period. A timeline is, therefore, essential to guide the project leader and stakeholders in executing their roles within the stated dates. Adherence to the timeline (Appendix B) will also ensure efficient resource utilization. The project proposes improvements in functional fitness and independence in eight weeks. The preparation (orientation and obtaining consent) is expected to take two weeks before the project begins. Other activities after the exercise program include evaluation of outcomes, results analysis, composing a report of findings, and sharing the findings with stakeholders (two weeks). The implication is that everything regarding the project will be accomplished in eleven weeks.
Successful EBP implementation is contingent on resource availability and the implementation team’s potential to use both internal and external resources efficiently. The management should also be well-positioned to provide additional resource support as needs arise. One of the key resources (material) is educational booklets to guide patients in executing the twice-weekly exercise program. Others include a support team for the orientation training, data collection and analysis tools, and information and communication devices/technologies. Tools include questionnaires and selected technologies for successful implementation, such as diabetes monitoring tools and smartphones for recording and reporting health data. The project leader will also need a laptop and internet connection for data-related activities. The proposed budget is $1,150, as summarized in Appendix C.
Project leaders should collect ample and accurate data to evaluate EBP projects. Schuler et al. (2021) identified evaluation as a decisive phase of the project for determining whether the innovation/intervention achieved the desired outcomes. The project’s nature necessitates a quantitative design. According to Bazen et al. (2021), quantitative data is numerical, allowing researchers and change leaders to test hypotheses deductively. As such, it is a way of asking how many and how much the proposed project accomplished. The deductive data collection and evaluation approach will also improve the objectivity and reproducibility of the results. Hence, it will help quantify the project’s outcomes and validate the widesprea
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