Evaluation of a web course to increase evidence-based practice knowledge among nurses

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Healthcare Quality Improvement

Background:

• Evidence-based practice (EBP) is crucial for high-quality healthcare.
• Enhancing nurses' EBP knowledge is a recognized need.
• Web-based courses offer a potential solution for EBP education.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the Oncology Nursing Society web course "Developing Skills for Evidence-Based Practice."
• To assess the impact of the web course on nurses' EBP knowledge.
• To examine demographic characteristics in relation to EBP knowledge test scores.

Main Methods:

• Data were collected on participants of the Oncology Nursing Society web course.
• Demographic characteristics and EBP knowledge test scores were evaluated.
• Pre- and post-course knowledge test scores were compared.

Main Results:

• Participants showed significant improvement in EBP knowledge test scores after completing the web course.
• No significant correlation was found between knowledge test scores and participants' education levels.
• No significant correlation was found between knowledge test scores and participants' experience levels.

Conclusions:

• The web-based course effectively increased EBP knowledge among participating nurses.
• Nurse education and experience levels did not correlate with EBP knowledge test scores in this study.
• Further research is needed to determine the impact of enhanced EBP knowledge on clinical practice.