Abstract

Patient care that is not based on evidence-based practice (EBP) could be considered malpractice, and it threatens patient safety, quality, and fiscal performance. EBP implementation is complex, and sustainment of these practices is such a persistent challenge that up to 70% of organizational change fails to be sustained. Sustainment of EBP decreases healthcare costs and improves patient outcomes. Professional attributes that influence sustainability are not well understood. Nursing professional governance (PG) is a framework of professional attributes that includes accountability, professional obligation, collateral relationships, and decision-making. This framework includes attributes that are necessary for professionals to effectively govern their profession and influence outcomes. Healthcare professionals are an important component of sustainability frameworks; however, the professional attributes that influence sustainability have not been validated by research.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 28772154; ProQuest document ID: 2599043331. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Melora D. Ferren, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, Vice President/Associate Chief Nurse Executive - Indiana University Health

Sigma Membership

Eta Chi

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Cross-Sectional

Research Approach

Qualitative Research

Keywords:

Nursing Values, Professional Attributes, Patient Outcomes

Advisor

Robin Newhouse

Second Advisor

Diane Von Ah

Third Advisor

Rebecca Bartlett Ellis

Fourth Advisor

Nir Menachemi

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

Indiana University

Degree Year

2021

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2023-02-28

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