The evidence-based practice readiness survey: a structural equation modeling approach for a Greek sample

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Health Sciences
• Psychometrics

Background:

• Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) is crucial in healthcare.
• Assessing readiness for EBP is important for implementation.
• A validated tool is needed for the Greek healthcare context.

Purpose of the Study:

• To translate and culturally adapt the Evidence-Based Practice Readiness Survey into Greek.
• To validate the psychometric properties of the Greek version of the survey.
• To evaluate the reliability and factor structure of the translated tool.

Main Methods:

• Cross-cultural adaptation using a back-translation strategy.
• Psychometric validation including reliability (Cronbach's alpha) and factor analysis (exploratory and confirmatory).
• Exploratory factor analysis utilized Varimax Rotation and Principal Components Method.

Main Results:

• The Greek version demonstrated satisfactory internal consistency, with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.85.
• Exploratory factor analysis revealed a four-factor structure.
• Confirmatory factor analysis supported the identified four-factor structure.

Conclusions:

• The Greek Evidence-Based Practice Readiness Survey is a reliable and valid instrument.
• The tool's four-factor structure is confirmed, suitable for assessing EBP readiness in Greek healthcare professionals.
• This validated survey can aid in understanding and promoting EBP in Greece.