Geriatr Nurs. 2025 Apr 2;63:113-122. doi: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2025.03.010. Online ahead of print.
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this project was to establish an evidence-based practice program, and examine the effect on nurses’ knowledge levels, nurses’ compliance and patient satisfaction.
METHODS: We systematically searched six databases and five websites to summarize the best evidence. Next, we held stakeholder, EBP group and expert meetings to build the program. Finally, a noncontemporaneous controlled trial was applied.
RESULTS: After the implementation of the program, the knowledge scores of nurses improved significantly. The compliance with the nine audit criteria was over 80%, and the difference was statistically significant. The satisfaction of patients in the implementation group was significantly higher than that in the comparison group.
CONCLUSIONS: This was the first project of frailty screening and assessment in a clinical setting in China. The results showed that the implementation of the program could improve the knowledge level of nurses, regulate nursing behavior, and improve the satisfaction of patients.
PMID:40179436 | DOI:10.1016/j.gerinurse.2025.03.010
