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Zeen Wang1, Na Wen2, Yuanpeng Ren1
1School of Nursing, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
Specialist nurses show high information literacy and evidence-based nursing competence, which positively impacts their innovative behavior. Evidence-based nursing competence also mediates this relationship, highlighting its importance for nursing innovation.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Healthcare Innovation
Background:
- Specialist nurses' roles are evolving, requiring advanced skills.
- Information literacy and evidence-based nursing competence are crucial for professional development.
- Innovative behavior is essential for advancing nursing practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess information literacy, evidence-based nursing competence, and innovative behavior in specialist nurses.
- To determine the impact of information literacy and evidence-based nursing competence on innovative behavior.
- To analyze the mediating role of evidence-based nursing competence in the relationship between information literacy and innovative behavior.
Main Methods:
- A multicenter cross-sectional survey was conducted in March 2024.
- 313 specialist nurses from four tertiary hospitals in China participated.
- Validated questionnaires were used to collect data on information literacy, evidence-based nursing competence, and innovative behavior.
Main Results:
- Specialist nurses demonstrated above-average levels in all measured areas.
- Information literacy and evidence-based nursing competence significantly and positively correlated with innovative behavior.
- Evidence-based nursing competence partially mediated the link between information literacy and innovative behavior.
Conclusions:
- Specialist nurses possess strong information literacy and evidence-based nursing competence, contributing to innovative behavior.
- Enhancing these skills is recommended for nursing managers to foster innovation.
- The findings provide a basis for interventions to improve specialist nurses' innovative practices globally.
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