Effects of an Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Education Program on EBP Practice Readiness and EBP Decision Making in Clinical Nurses.
10.11111/jkana.2017.23.3.239
- Author:
Ae Ri Na NAM
1
;
Eun Ho LEE
;
Jeong Ok PARK
;
Eun Jung KI
;
Su Min NAM
;
Mi Mi PARK
Author Information
1. Ajou University Hospital, Korea. aerina81@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Evidence-based Practice;
Beliefs;
Implementation;
Competence;
Decision making
- MeSH:
Decision Making*;
Education*;
Evidence-Based Practice*;
Gyeonggi-do;
Korea;
Mental Competency;
Tertiary Care Centers
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Administration
2017;23(3):239-248
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: Today's clinical nurses deal with complex problems that need accurate evidence for practice and decision making. In this study the effectiveness of an EBP education program was examined. METHODS: A pre-posttest design was used for this study and participants were 46 nurses working at a tertiary hospital located in Suwon, Korea. Date collection was done before and after the education program, from July 27 to October 2, 2015. Data were analyzed using paired t-test and ANCOVA with SPSS 21.0. RESULTS: There were significant differences in scores before and after the EBP education program for EBP readiness: belief (t=-5.65, p<.001), implementation(t=-2.89, p=.006), competence (t=-4.21, p<.001), and for evidence-based decision making (t=-16.25, p<.001) by the nurses. CONCLUSION: The findings indicate that the EBP education program has positive effects on EBP belief, implementation, competence and evidence-based decision making. In the future, it is necessary to reinforce the content of the program in the clinical workplace and to provide continuous education for clinical nurses.
