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ArticleJournal of advanced nursing2026

Evaluating the Implementation of Strategies to Improve Evidence-Based Surgical Care: A Focus Group Study.

Karolina Härle, Carina Wennerholm, Jenny Drott

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Karolina HärleDivision of Nursing Sciences and Reproductive Health, Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2329-0461
Carina WennerholmDivision of Nursing Sciences and Reproductive Health, Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0221-8946
Jenny DrottDivision of Nursing Sciences and Reproductive Health, Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7601-6450

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Abstract

aimTo evaluate healthcare professionals' perspectives on factors that lead to success in the implementation of strategies to strengthen evidence-based surgical nursing care.

designA qualitative study design with focus group interviews, according to Krueger and Casey in a surgical department at a university hospital in Sweden.

methodsFour focus groups were conducted with 18 participants, including specialist nurses in surgical care, registered nurses and assistant nurses. Data were collected in February-March 2024. A semi-structured interview guide was used, and data were analysed using qualitative content analysis.

resultsThree themes with seven subthemes were developed to capture the evaluation of health care professionals' perspectives of the implementation strategies to strengthen evidence-based surgical nursing care. The themes were (1) Roles and leadership, (2) Engagement in the implementation, and (3) Facilitators and barriers to implementation. The implementation has meant the transition from theory to practice and integrating new routines into the surgical department. It was a learning process where the health care professionals needed to familiarise themselves with new concepts and working methods. The positive outcome of the project and support from the nursing leadership were important facilitators in the implementation process.

conclusionsThe implementation of new ways of working was a complex process with both resistance and learning, but it ultimately led to positive changes in the surgical care environment. IMPLICATIONS FOR THE PROFESSION AND IMPACT: The project has entailed that specialist nurses in surgical care have increased nursing power in the department and extended responsibilities. Support from the head of the department and the management team has been crucial to being able to carry out the project, and the implementation of activities in small steps has been successful. REPORTING

methodAdhered to the SRQR guidelines. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: No patient or public contribution.

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Evidence-Based NursingNursing Staff, HospitalPerioperative NursingAdultAttitude of Health PersonnelFemaleFocus GroupsHumansLeadershipMaleMiddle AgedQualitative ResearchSwedenevidence‐based nursing carefocus group studyimplementationinterview studyprofessional safetysurgical nursing

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PMID40270367
PMCPMC12721939

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