The Mountain Model for Evidence-Based Practice Program Evaluation and Policy Analysis.

The article focuses on the Mountain Model for Evidence-Based Practice Quality Improvement (EBPQI) and its adaptations for Evidence-Based Practice Program Evaluation (EBPPE) and Evidence-Based Practice Policy Analysis (EBPPA) in nursing. It emphasizes the need for nurse leaders to utilize evidence-ba...

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Publicado en:AJN American Journal of Nursing Vol. 126; no. 2; pp. 42 - 48
Autores principales: Waldrop, Julee, Dunlap, Jayne Jennings, Reynolds, Staci S.
Formato: pictorial tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Feb2026
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Sumario:The article focuses on the Mountain Model for Evidence-Based Practice Quality Improvement (EBPQI) and its adaptations for Evidence-Based Practice Program Evaluation (EBPPE) and Evidence-Based Practice Policy Analysis (EBPPA) in nursing. It emphasizes the need for nurse leaders to utilize evidence-based practices and quality improvement methods to drive healthcare changes and improve policy analysis. The Mountain Model serves as a framework to guide systematic evaluations and policy initiatives, incorporating various evaluation frameworks such as the logic model and Kirkpatrick's training evaluation model. The article provides practical examples of how these models can be applied in real-world nursing scenarios to enhance program effectiveness and address policy issues.