Nurses’ Knowledge of Evidence-Based Practice Implementation: An Assessment Study
- Dr shaqiaq hasrat, AjKMC Muzaffarbad
- Maria Shoukat, Ayub Medical College Abbottabad KPK
- Dr Amna Tahir, Saidu medical college swat
- Dr Momina Taqdees Gallani, Azad Jammu and Kashmir medical college muzaffarbad
- Dr Shabnam mujassar, Pouch medical college rawalakot
- Dr Nelofer Shehnaz Tabassum, AJK Medical College Muzafferabad
ABSTRACT
Evidence-based practice (EBPs) are the combination of the best available evidence, nursing competence and the values and preferences of the persons, families and communities receiving the services. Despite its potential reputation, incorporating EBPs into routine nursing procedures has been difficult due to lack of resources, time and organizational support. Therefore, the current study was conducted with the
Objective; to assess nurses’ knowledge about EBPs and to determine its implications for evidence-based nursing practice in tertiary care hospital settings.
Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted. Sample Size: Sample size (196) was calculated by World Health Organization (WHO) formula. Sampling Technique: purposive sampling technique was used. Data Collection Tool: Data were gathered using an adopted evidence-based practice questionnaire (EBPQ) on a Likert scale to assess the level of nurses’ knowledge regarding evidence-based practice. A Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25 was used to analyze the data.
Results showed that 28% nurses have poor, 42% have average and 30% nurses have good knowledge regarding Evidence-Based Practices.