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Patricia Hart1, Leeanna Eaton, Marlette Buckner
1Clinical Onboarding, Organizational Learning, Wellstar Health System, 2000 Park Place, Atlanta, GA, USA. tricia.hart@wellstar.org
Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing
|June 19, 2008
Summary
A computer-based education program improved nurses' knowledge, attitude, and skills in evidence-based practice (EBP) and research utilization. However, gaps in research retrieval, evaluation, and application persist, highlighting the need for ongoing support and education.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Healthcare Education
- Evidence-Based Practice Research
Background:
- Nurses' application of evidence-based practice (EBP) and research utilization is crucial for optimal patient outcomes.
- Assessing nurses' perceptions and organizational readiness is vital for successful EBP implementation.
- Existing gaps in nurses' knowledge and skills can hinder the integration of research into clinical practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To baseline assess nurses' perceptions of knowledge, attitude, and skills in evidence-based practice (EBP) and research utilization.
- To determine organizational readiness for implementing EBP and research.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a computer-based educational program on nurses' EBP and research utilization perceptions.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive, quasi-experimental design utilizing pre- and post-intervention surveys.
- A convenience sample of 744 nurses from an integrated health care system.
- Data collected using a demographic questionnaire and the Evidence-Based Nursing Questionnaire; intervention delivered via computer-based learning modules.
Main Results:
- Significant improvements were observed in nurses' perceptions of knowledge, attitude, and skills in EBP and research utilization post-intervention.
- Nurses reported positive attitudes towards research but identified deficits in research retrieval, evaluation, and application.
- Nurses perceived higher support for research-based practice changes from unit managers and administrators compared to hospital managers.
Conclusions:
- Nurses require enhanced knowledge and skills in EBP and research utilization to improve patient outcomes.
- Robust organizational infrastructures are essential to foster EBP and research utilization.
- Computer-based education presents an effective strategy for healthcare organizations to educate nurses on EBP and research utilization.
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