Evaluating the Impact of Interprofessional Collaboration on the Adoption and Sustainability of Evidence-Based Practices in Nursing Care: A Mixed-Methods Study in Hafr Albatin Healthcare Settings
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.63278/jicrcr.vi.471Keywords:
interprofessional collaboration, evidence-based practices.Abstract
Objective: This mixed-methods study aimed to evaluate the impact of interprofessional collaboration (IPC) on the adoption and sustainability of evidence-based practices (EBPs) in nursing care within Hafr Albatin healthcare settings.
Methods: A convergent parallel mixed-methods design was employed. Quantitative data was collected through surveys administered to 200 healthcare professionals. Qualitative data was gathered via semi-structured interviews with 25 purposively sampled participants.
Results: Quantitative findings revealed a significant positive correlation between IPC and EBP adoption (r=0.76, p<0.01) as well as EBP sustainability (r=0.72, p<0.01). Thematic analysis of qualitative data yielded four main themes: (1) Collaborative knowledge sharing, (2) Collective problem-solving, (3) Mutual support and accountability, and (4) Enhanced patient outcomes.
Conclusion: IPC positively influences the adoption and sustainability of EBPs in nursing care. Healthcare organizations should cultivate an interprofessional collaborative culture to facilitate the implementation and maintenance of best practices, ultimately improving patient care quality.
