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Use, knowledge, and attitudes toward evidence-based practice among nursing staff
Connie White-Williams1, Patricia Patrician, Pariya Fazeli
1Center for Nursing Excellence, University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital, Birmingham, AL 35249, USA. cwwilli@uabmc.edu
Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
|April 10, 2013
Summary
Nurses in a large academic hospital show high awareness of evidence-based practice (EBP). Continuing education significantly improves nurses
Area of Science:
- Nursing Research
- Healthcare Management
- Evidence-Based Practice
Background:
- Limited data exists on nurses' evidence-based practice (EBP) knowledge, attitudes, and utilization in large academic hospitals.
- This study addresses this gap by examining EBP among nurses at a Magnet(®)-designated academic medical center.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the current state of knowledge, attitudes, and practice of evidence-based practice (EBP) among nurses.
- To identify factors influencing EBP adoption in a major academic healthcare setting.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional, descriptive study design was employed.
- Data collected from 593 nurses using the Clinical Effectiveness and Evidence Based Practice Questionnaire (November 2011-March 2012).
- Statistical analyses included correlational and multivariate analysis of covariance.
Main Results:
- A high percentage of nurses (96%) were aware of the Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) and Research Council.
- Nurses scored highest on Attitudes, followed by Knowledge/Skills, and then Practice subscales of the questionnaire.
- Average scores indicated a gap between awareness/attitudes and actual practice of EBP.
Conclusions:
- Continuing education initiatives positively impact nurses' attitudes, knowledge, and application of EBP.
- Engagement in EBP and research educational activities can foster a stronger EBP culture within academic medical centers.
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