Status survey on clinical nurses′ knowledge, attitude and practice of evidence-based practice and its influencing factors

Abstract

Objective To observe clinical nurses′ knowledge, attitude, and practice of evidence-based practice (EBP), and to explore its potential influencing factors, so as to provide targeted knowledge training for nurses. Methods The nurses′ information form and evidence-based practice questionnaire (EBPQ) were used in this survey. Totally 140 nurses from a hospital in Beijing from June to July 2015 participated in this survey. Results The average score of practice, attitude, and knowledge on EBP were (22.94±7.32), (21.69±6.47) and (57.39±15.31). Statistically significant correlations were found among different nurses′ age, length of employment, educational background, job tittle and nurses′ practice, attitude, and knowledge score on EBP (P<0.05). Multivariate linear regression showed that the EBP of nurses was mainly decided by their knowledge level, attitude level, amount of literature reading, and endorsement related to EBP. Conclusions The status of nurses′ knowledge and practice level related to EBP was low, and the attitude level was relatively positive. Knowledge training program should be established according to nurses′ age, length of employment, educational background, and job tittle, in order to raise the level of their knowledge, attitude and behavior on EBP. As well as the amount of literature reading and endorsement related to EBP are also primarily factors that influence the practice level. Key words: Evidence-based nursing; Knowledge; Attitude; Practice; Influencing factors