Factors affecting the critical appraisal of research articles in Evidence-Based practices by advanced practice nurses: A descriptive qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To describe factors affecting critical appraisal of research articles in evidence-based practice by certified nurse specialists who were advanced practice nurses in Japan.

Design

A descriptive qualitative study.

Methods

Fourteen certified nurse specialists with master's degree were included by a snowball sampling to maximize the variety of specialty fields for advanced practice nurses in Japan. Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted between November 2016 and March 2017. Interview guides included the experience of evidence-based practice and learning about critical appraisal.

Results

The following four aspects were identified as factors affecting the critical appraisal of research articles in evidence-based practices-individual beliefs and atti

SUBMITTER: Tomotaki A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10170922 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature