The associations of grit, self-leadership, and followership with competency in evidence-based practice among nurses in Korea: a descriptive correlational study
- Author:
Ha-young KIM
1
;
Jin-il KIM
Author Information
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science 2025;27(2):244-255
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Purpose:This study examined the associations of grit, self-leadership, and followership with nurses’ competency in evidence-based practice in South Korea.
Methods:This descriptive correlational study included 203 nurses from a general hospital. Data collection was conducted from May 8 to June 21, 2024.
Results:The mean score for competency in evidence-based practice was 4.16 of 7. Competency in evidence-based practice correlated positively with grit (r = .62, p < .001), self-leadership (r = .54, p < .001), and followership (r = .72, p < .001). Followership (β = 0.53, p < .001), grit (β = 0.24, p < .001) and research experience (β = 0.11, p = .024) significantly influenced competency in evidence-based practice. The model’s explanatory power was calculated to be 55.1%.
Conclusion:Followership and grit are key factors in developing strategies to enhance nurses’ competency in evidence-based practice. Additionally, providing support for research experience in clinical settings may further strengthen competency in evidence-based practice.
