Journal article
Nurses' attitudes to and perceptions of knowledge and skills regarding evidence-based practice
International Journal of Nursing Practice, Vol.13(6), pp.363-369
12/2007
PMID: 18021165
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Abstract
The study evaluated the effect of an evidence-based practice (EBP) educational programme on attitudes and perceptions of knowledge and skills, of registered nurses, towards EBP. The study was conducted using a quasiexperimental interrupted time series design. Participants were clinical nurses in educational and leadership roles within a Health Service District in south-east Queensland. The data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire at three points. Nurses' belief in the value of EBP for practice was high prior to the programme and did not change subsequently. There was an improvement following the intervention in nurses' attitudes to organizational support for EBP and their perceptions of their knowledge and skills in locating and evaluating research reports. Providing educational courses in a clinical setting is useful in improving clinicians' attitudes to and perceptions of knowledge and skills related to EBP.
Details
- Title
- Nurses' attitudes to and perceptions of knowledge and skills regarding evidence-based practice
- Creators
- Karen L Sherriff (Author) - Gold Coast Health Services DistrictMarianne Wallis (Author) - Griffith UniversityWendy Chaboyer (Author) - Griffith University
- Publication Details
- International Journal of Nursing Practice, Vol.13(6), pp.363-369
- Publisher
- Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia; Australia
- Identifiers
- 991012926999102368
- Academic Unit
- Nursing; Faculty of Health
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article