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EVINCE: The value of information in developing nursing knowledge and competence
1Department of Information and Library Studies, University of Wales Aberystwyth, UK.
Health Libraries Review
|May 7, 1997
Summary
The EVINCE project found that nurses, midwives, and health visitors highly value information, reporting it enhances their clinical knowledge and future practice. This study highlights the importance of information access for nursing continuing education.
Area of Science:
- Health Sciences
- Information Science
Background:
- Continuing education is crucial for healthcare professionals.
- Assessing the impact of information on clinical practice is vital.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the impact of information on the clinical knowledge and practice of nurses, midwives, and health visitors.
- To establish the value of information for nursing continuing education (EVINCE).
Main Methods:
- A critical incident study was used to identify information needs and usage patterns.
- A survey assessed the impact of accessed information on professional competencies.
Main Results:
- 96% of respondents agreed that information positively impacts or would impact future practice.
- Information access was shown to enhance competence in various practice areas.
Conclusions:
- Healthcare professionals highly value information resources.
- Findings can inform more accurate assessments of information needs in nursing.