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Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing

Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing is a bimonthly peer-reviewed journal from The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, bridging knowledge and application with a global focus on research, policy and practice, education and management, and real-world action.

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Subject Nursing
Impact Factor 3.8
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1545-102X
eISSN 1741-6787
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Open access APC: $3,820 USD / £1,970 GBP / €2,870 EUR.

Submission Instructions

Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Article

Cover Letter null null
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must be up to 300 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings significance/background, aims, methods including sample, design and outcomes measured, results/findings, and linking evidence to action.
Manuscript Original Article manuscripts must be limited to 5000 words excluding supporting information. Empirical research manuscripts should include background and significance, purpose/aims, design, methods and justification, ethical issues and approval, statistical analyses, results/findings, study limitations, discussion, and implications for future research. The manuscript must include keywords and a linking evidence to action box with 4 to 6 bullets in the discussion section, and it must include the year of data collection.
References APA reference style, 7th edition. If a DOI is supplied, it should be retained, and journal issue numbers must be included in brackets after the volume number when each issue begins on page 1.
Figures & Tables Figures must be uploaded as separate files, with one figure per file. Tables must be complete with title and table notes as needed, figures and tables must not duplicate information already in the text, and figure legends must explain any abbreviations or symbols.
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Review Article

Cover Letter Conflicts of interest, or none, must be declared on submission.
Abstract required Structured abstract must be up to 300 words. structured Significance/background, aims, methods including sample, design and outcomes measured, results/findings, and linking evidence to action.
Manuscript Review Article manuscripts must be limited to 5000 words excluding supporting information. No specific overall section format is stated, but review articles reporting systematic reviews should include PICO(T) questions or clinical problem, databases searched and other information sources, selection criteria, methods for quality assessment and data abstraction, potential biases, study characteristics, characteristics of included and excluded studies, qualitative and quantitative findings, a summary of key findings in relation to practice, and suggestions for future research. Up to 10 keywords may be included, funding details must be provided, acknowledgements may be included and must be anonymized, and the manuscript must link evidence to practice.
References APA reference style, 7th edition. If a DOI is supplied for a journal reference, it should be retained, if each issue of a journal begins on page 1 the issue number must be included in brackets directly after the volume number, and place names given in brackets after the journal title must be deleted from references.
Figures & Tables Figures must be uploaded as separate files and support information tables and figures are not counted towards the word count. Tables must be complete with title and table notes as needed, figure legends must be supplied as a complete list in the text, figures and tables must not duplicate information in the text, and supporting information files must be labeled clearly as Supporting Information.
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Ebp Implementation Or Quality Improvement Projects

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Conflicts of interest, or none, must be declared on submission.
Abstract An abstract is required. Up to 300 words. Structured. The abstract must use the headings significance/background, aim(s) of the project/initiative, implementation procedure, outcomes, and linking evidence to action including implications for practice.
Manuscript Up to 5,000 words excluding supporting information. The manuscript must include clinical inquiry, background and significance, organizational assessment, framework, a searchable question in PICOT or another searchable-question format, search strategy, critical appraisal and synthesis of the evidence, evidence-based recommendations, implementation strategies, outcomes measured, implications for practice, dissemination, and conclusion. The title must identify the population/problem and focus of the project or initiative and indicate that the manuscript reports an evidence-based practice project or initiative, and the manuscript must include up to 10 keywords.
References APA 7th edition. If a DOI is supplied for a journal reference, it should be retained, and if each issue of a journal begins on page 1, the issue number must be included in brackets directly after the volume number.
Figures & Tables Up to 15 pages of supporting information for review and online publication only are allowed. Figures must be uploaded as separate files. Tables must be complete with title and table notes as needed, figure legends must be supplied as a complete list in the text, figures and tables must not duplicate information already in the text, figure files must be named only with the word figure and the appropriate number, and all supporting information files must be labeled clearly as Supporting Information.
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Teaching Ebp Column

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must be 300 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings significance/background, aim(s) of the project, implementation procedure, outcomes, and linking evidence to action including implications for teaching or practice.
Manuscript The manuscript must be limited to 5000 words excluding supporting information. Up to 10 keywords may be included.
References References must use APA reference style, 7th edition. If a DOI is supplied for a journal reference, it should be retained, and if each issue of a journal begins on page 1, the issue number must be included in brackets directly after the volume number.
Figures & Tables Figures must be uploaded as separate files. Tables must be complete with title and table notes as needed, figure legends must be supplied as a complete list in the text, and figures and tables must not duplicate information already presented in the text.
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Recent Publications

Implementation Leadership in Evidence‐Based Practice in Healthcare: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Suvi Kuha, Jouko Miettunen, Outi Kanste

10.1111/wvn.70163
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Empowering Nurses Through Shared Governance: A Council‐Led Evidence‐Based Initiative Driving Practice and Policy Advancement

Holly Chignolli, Christine Frank‐Scott, Jessica Gibson, Lindsay Ring, Kjersten Stromberg, Cindy Zellefrow

10.1111/wvn.70147
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A Qualitative Evaluation of Nurses' Perceptions of De‐Escalation and Resilience Training for Workplace Violence Prevention

Sayed Ibrahim Ali, Mostafa Shaban

10.1111/wvn.70170
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Efficacy of Non‐Pharmacological Interventions in Improving Health‐Related Quality of Life in People Living With HIV : A Bayesian Network Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Mingyue Shi, Yunxian Zhou

10.1111/wvn.70167
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Determinants of Stress and Obstacles to Diabetes‐Related Quality of Life in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes: A Cross‐Sectional Interaction–Mediation Analysis

Siti Fadlilah, Santi Damayanti, Maria Dyah Kurniasari, Shih Hsin Hsiao, Lee Kai Ling, Po Hao Feng, Hazel Novela Villagracia, Hsiu Ting Tsai

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Submission to first decision: 15 days median. Submission to acceptance: 157 days median. Acceptance to publication: 31 days median.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is not stated as required. Manuscripts must be prepared according to the author guidelines and submitted online.

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What are the publication costs?

Open access publication costs $3,820 USD / £1,970 GBP / €2,870 EUR if the open access option is selected and the article is accepted and published.

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Research Topics

Health Sciences Research and Education Health Policy Implementation Science Nursing Diagnosis and Documentation Meta-analysis and systematic reviews Nursing education and management Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout Nursing Roles and Practices Patient Safety and Medication Errors Diabetes Management and Education Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues Cancer survivorship and care Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes Clinical practice guidelines implementation Primary Care and Health Outcomes Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Diverse Approaches in Healthcare and Education Studies Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management Human auditory perception and evaluation Innovations in Medical Education Hospital Admissions and Outcomes Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units Educational Robotics and Engineering Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders Mobile Health and mHealth Applications