Level of Beliefs, Knowledge and Performance for Evidence-Based Practice among Nurses Experienced in Preceptor Role / 간호행정학회지
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Administration
;
: 202-212, 2012.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-200577
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
As Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) has increasingly been proven as a means of cost-effective and higher-quality healthcare, its successful implementing are challenging. This study done to identify EBP beliefs, knowledge and performance among nurses experienced as a preceptor.METHOD:
A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted with a convenience sample of 249 preceptor nurses working in 9 general hospitals in Korea. Reliable and valid questionnaires (EBP beliefs scale, Evidence Based Practice Questionnaire, Research-related activities) were used and the data were analyzed using SPSS win 17.0.RESULT:
Perceived beliefs on EBP were relatively positive (mean score 3.57 out of 5), and the level of knowledge was moderate (4.21 out of 7). However, performance of EBP was low (3.82 out of 7). Regularity in reading research journals and searching evidences using core web-database were rarely conducted. Statistically significant correlations were found between beliefs, knowledge and performance of EBP (all p<.05).CONCLUSIONS:
This result indicates that education and training programs to facilitate EBP performance are needed among preceptor nurses.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Preceptorship
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Delivery of Health Care
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Evidence-Based Practice
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Hospitals, General
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Korea
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Administration
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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