Evidence-based nursing practice and its correlates among Korean nurses

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Healthcare Management
• Evidence-Based Practice

Background:

• Evidence-based nursing practice (EBNP) is emerging in Korea.
• Factors influencing EBNP implementation in Korean nursing lack consistent identification.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore evidence-based nursing practice (EBNP) in Korean nursing.
• To identify factors influencing the implementation of EBNP in Korea.

Main Methods:

• A descriptive, correlational, cross-sectional study.
• Convenience sample of 392 nurses from two general hospitals.
• Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were performed.

Main Results:

• The study model explained 17.1% of the variance in EBNP implementation.
• Key predictors included reading research, literature searching skills, understanding EBNP, professional autonomy, and EBNP beliefs.
• All identified predictors significantly influenced EBNP implementation.

Conclusions:

• Korean nurses should prioritize reading research articles.
• Enhancing literature searching skills and understanding of EBNP are necessary.
• Fostering EBNP beliefs and increasing professional autonomy are critical for successful EBNP implementation.