Factors influencing evidence-based nursing utilization intention in Korean practice nurses

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Healthcare Management
• Evidence-Based Practice

Background:

• Evidence-Based Nursing (EBN) is crucial for quality patient care.
• Understanding nurses' perspectives on EBN is vital for successful implementation.
• Factors influencing EBN adoption in clinical settings require investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess Korean nurses' perceptions and attitudes regarding EBN.
• To determine nurses' intention to utilize EBN in practice.
• To identify factors influencing nurses' EBN utilization intention.

Main Methods:

• A cross-sectional survey was conducted in 2012.
• 420 registered nurses in clinical practice in Korea completed a self-report questionnaire.
• Data were analyzed to explore perceptions, attitudes, and utilization intention.

Main Results:

• Nurses reported moderate perceptions and attitudes toward EBN.
• Nurses indicated a higher-than-median intention to utilize EBN.
• Perceptions, attitudes, occupational view, and prior EBN education significantly impacted utilization intention.

Conclusions:

• Enhancing nurses' attitudes and perceptions towards EBN is essential.
• Job satisfaction and targeted EBN education are key to increasing utilization.
• Establishing EBN as daily practice requires support from educators and managers.