Making the Business Case for Evidence-Based Practice and Nurse/Clinician Well-Being to Improve Health Care Quality, Safety, Patient Outcomes, and Costs
Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk, Andreanna Pavan Hsieh
Abstract
American health care is high in costs and poor in population health and well-being outcomes. Although engaging in evidence-based practice (EBP) and promoting nurse/clinician well-being improves quality of care, lessens medical errors, and enhances patient outcomes, they are not consistent norms. Top leadership drives an organization's vision, mission, values, day-to-day functioning, and culture, which impacts clinicians' well-being and how they practice. EBP and nurse/clinician well-being is the magic formula for achieving healthcare quality and safety, yet they do not receive much financial investment. This article highlights return on investment for EBP and nurse/clinician well-being and emphasizes key strategies for their success.