Promoting Evidence-Based Nursing Procedures by Partnering With a Vendor

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RESEARCH AND EVIDENCE-BASED NURSING PROCEDURES are essential to quality health care. 1 Doran D.M. Mylopoulos J. Kushniruk A. et al. Evidence in the palm of your hand: Development of an outcomes-focused knowledge translation intervention. Worldviews Evid Based Nurs. 2007; 4: 69-77 Crossref PubMed Scopus (41) Google Scholar , 2 Long L.E. Burkett K. McGee S. Promotion of safe outcomes: Incorporating evidence into policies and procedures. Nurs Clin North Am. 2009; 44 (x-xi): 57-70 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (8) Google Scholar , 3 Magrabi F. Westbrook J.I. Coiera E.W. What factors are associated with the integration of evidence retrieval technology into routine general practice settings?. Int J Med Inform. 2007; 76: 701-709 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (24) Google Scholar , 4 McGowan J.L. Grad R. Pluye P. et al. Electronic retrieval of health information by healthcare providers to improve practice and patient care. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2009; 3: CD004749 PubMed Google Scholar The translation of research, best evidence, and regulatory standards into procedures is resource intensive and requires vigilance as nursing science and standards rapidly evolve. 5 Borgonjen R.J. van Everdingen J.J. Bik C.M. Tuut M.K. Spuls P.I. van de Kerkhof P.C. Prospective comparison of three guideline development methods for treatment of actinic keratosis. BMJ Qual Saf. 2011; 20: 832-841 Crossref PubMed Scopus (4) Google Scholar , 6 Ketchum A.M. Saleh A.A. Jeong K. Type of evidence behind point-of-care clinical information products: A bibliometric analysis. J Med Internet Res. 2011; 13: e21 Crossref PubMed Scopus (23) Google Scholar Many health care institutions struggle to keep pace. 7 Shibilski J. Vogt P. Policies and procedures: From binders to PCs: A retrospective. J Nurses Staff Dev. 2002; 18: 103-106 Crossref PubMed Scopus (1) Google Scholar Consequently, vendors have developed electronic evidence-based nursing procedures to fill this market niche. Many institutions partner with these vendors. 1 Doran D.M. Mylopoulos J. Kushniruk A. et al. Evidence in the palm of your hand: Development of an outcomes-focused knowledge translation intervention. Worldviews Evid Based Nurs. 2007; 4: 69-77 Crossref PubMed Scopus (41) Google Scholar , 8 Courtney K.L. Demiris G. Alexander G.L. Information technology: Changing nursing processes at the point-of-care. Nurs Adm Q. 2005; 29: 315-322 Crossref PubMed Scopus (43) Google Scholar , 9 Ndosi M. Newell R. Medicine information sources used by nurses at the point of care. J Clin Nurs. 2010; 19: 2659-2661 Crossref PubMed Scopus (8) Google Scholar In essence, institutions are outsourcing development and upkeep of routine nursing procedures as part of their strategic resource planning. 10 Kahraman C. Engin O. Kabak Ö. Kaya İ. Information systems outsourcing decisions using a group decision-making approach. Eng Appl Artif Intell. 2009; 22: 832-841 Crossref Scopus (106) Google Scholar Currently, there is a paucity of evidence to guide vendor selection and product implementation. 3 Magrabi F. Westbrook J.I. Coiera E.W. What factors are associated with the integration of evidence retrieval technology into routine general practice settings?. Int J Med Inform. 2007; 76: 701-709 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (24) Google Scholar , 11 Gortzis L.G. Selecting healthcare information systems provided by third-party vendors: A mind map beyond the manuals. Inform Health Soc Care. 2010; 35: 1-9 Crossref PubMed Scopus (3) Google Scholar , 12 Gosling A.S. Westbrook J.I. Spencer R. Nurses' use of online clinical evidence. J Adv Nurs. 2004; 47: 201-211 Crossref PubMed Scopus (68) Google Scholar , 13 Shurtz S. Foster M.J. Developing and using a rubric for evaluating evidence-based medicine point-of-care tools. J Med Libr Assoc. 2011; 99: 247-254 Crossref PubMed Scopus (18) Google Scholar , 14 Younger P. Internet-based information-seeking behaviour amongst doctors and nurses: A short review of the literature. Health Info Libr J. 2010; 27: 2-10 Crossref PubMed Scopus (133) Google Scholar Nursing leaders often rely on consultation with peers and product vendors for guidance. Michele Wagner, MSN, RN, CNRN, is an Advanced Practice Nurse, Department of Nursing and Patient Care Services, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA Grace Matthews, MSN, RN, BC, is an Advanced Practice Nurse, Department of Nursing and Patient Care Services, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA Laura Cullen, DNP, RN, FAAN, is an Evidence-Based Practice Scientist, Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice, Department of Nursing and Patient Care Services, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA