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¹University Knowledge Network for Older Adult Care Nijmegen, Department of Primary and Community Care, Research Institute For Medical Innovation, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.

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Certified nurse assistants (CNAs) and vocationally-trained registered nurses (VTRNs) play key roles in evidence-based practice (EBP) in nursing homes. A new, reliable, and valid questionnaire measures their affinity with EBP, aiding tailored training and improved care.

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Area of Science:

Nursing Home Care
Evidence-Based Practice
Healthcare Professional Education

Background:

Implementing evidence-based practice (EBP) in nursing homes is crucial for enhancing care quality and reducing costs.
Certified nurse assistants (CNAs) and vocationally-trained registered nurses (VTRNs) are primary caregivers in nursing homes, yet EBP is often underrepresented in their training.
Understanding their affinity for EBP is essential for effective implementation.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a reliable and valid questionnaire to measure affinity with EBP among CNAs and VTRNs in nursing homes.
To assess the psychometric properties of the developed questionnaire.

Main Methods:

A mixed-method design following the COSMIN-checklist.
Phase 1 involved item generation from existing sources, expert consensus rounds, and a pilot study.
Phase 2 assessed psychometric properties, including principal component analysis and Rasch modeling for measurement invariance.

Main Results:

Experts confirmed significant roles for CNAs and VTRNs in EBP.
A 26-item questionnaire, the 'Evidence-Based Practice-Affinity Questionnaire,' was developed.
Principal component analysis revealed a two-factor structure with good internal reliability and Rasch model fit, demonstrating measurement invariance between CNAs and VTRNs.

Conclusions:

CNAs and VTRNs have important roles in EBP within nursing homes.
The 'Evidence-Based Practice-Affinity Questionnaire' is a reliable and valid tool for assessing EBP affinity in these professionals.
This tool can guide tailored training programs to enhance EBP implementation in nursing homes.