Diffusion of Innovations-Informed Knowledge Translation Strategy to Implement Optimal Safe Nursing Workforce Policy in Practice

AIM: This study aims to develop a free, limited-edition workshop as an effective knowledge translation strategy to enhance nurse leader-perceived self-efficacy for competence using Park's Sweet Spot Theory and to evaluate its effectiveness over time. METHOD: This is a study showing the process of developing a study protocol and its details. RESULTS: A 2-day workshop was developed for innovators and early adopters among nurse leaders with a macro-level influence based on Rogers's diffusion of innovations theory, which consists of an introduction of Park's Sweet Spot Theory, hands-on experience, a summary session, and a presentation of a certificate of completion. The workshop will be held at the University of Alberta Faculty of Nursing, using the "enabling blends" mode. A hybrid design of comparative effectiveness research and analysis of change will be utilized to assess nurse leader-perceived self-efficacy. CONCLUSION: This protocol is significant as the first step in providing scientific rationales on how to effectively implement new knowledge-optimal safe nurse staffing levels derived from Park's Sweet Spot Theory-into the right (safe yet efficient) nursing workforce policy-making to alleviate global nursing shortages.