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Self-efficacy-based training for research literature appraisal: a competency for evidence-based practice
Teri Lynn Kiss1, Maureen O'Malley, Thomas J Hendrix
1School of Nursing, University of Alaska Anchorage, Anchorage, AK 99701, USA. teri.kiss@bannerhealth.com
Summary
Nurses can improve patient care by using research findings. A pilot project boosted nurses' skill and confidence in literature appraisal, making evidence-based practice more achievable.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Education
- Research Utilization
Background:
- Effective patient care relies on integrating research findings into practice.
- Nurses often face challenges with literature appraisal skills and confidence, hindering evidence-based practice.
- A gap exists in nurses' ability to critically evaluate research, impacting clinical decision-making.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a self-efficacy-based pilot project aimed at improving nurses' literature appraisal skills.
- To enhance nurses' confidence and ability to critically evaluate research findings.
- To foster a culture of evidence-based practice within nursing.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of a self-efficacy-based pilot intervention.
- Focus on enhancing nurses' skill and confidence in literature appraisal.
- Assessment of nurses' readiness and willingness to apply research findings.
Main Results:
- Nurses demonstrated improved preparedness for critical literature appraisal post-intervention.
- Enhanced readiness led to increased inclination towards implementing evidence-based practice.
- The pilot project showed positive effects on nurses' self-efficacy in research evaluation.
Conclusions:
- Self-efficacy-based interventions can effectively enhance nurses' critical appraisal skills.
- Improving nurses' confidence in evaluating research promotes evidence-based practice adoption.
- Staff development educators can utilize this approach to cultivate an evidence-based practice culture.
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