Climates and associated factors for evidence-based practice implementation among nurses: a cross-sectional study.

Area of Science:

• Nursing Science
• Healthcare Management
• Evidence-Based Practice

Background:

• Organizational climate significantly impacts evidence-based practice (EBP) implementation.
• Nurses are crucial for EBP, yet their perceptions of the implementation climate are understudied, particularly in China.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the EBP implementation climate among Chinese nurses.
• To identify factors influencing EBP implementation and development in nursing.

Main Methods:

• A descriptive cross-sectional study surveyed 1260 nurses in central China.
• Data collected via social-demographic questionnaire and Implementation Climate Scale.
• Multiple linear regression identified predictors of the implementation climate.

Main Results:

• Nurses reported a relatively strong EBP implementation climate (mean ICS score 59.10 ± 11.22).
• Key predictors included income satisfaction, unit-level EBP projects, prior EBP experience, and EBP training.
• Income satisfaction emerged as the most significant predictor, explaining 17.5% of variance.

Conclusions:

• Chinese nursing organizations exhibit a robust climate for EBP implementation.
• Nursing managers should focus on improving salary satisfaction and EBP training to foster a stronger climate.