Developing and evaluating an evidence-based practice research competency enhancement program for clinical nurses in Korea: a pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Evidence-based practice (EBP) is crucial for delivering high-quality healthcare and effective self-care. Enhancing clinical nurses' research competencies through structured mentorship is key to the widespread application of EBP. This study evaluated a newly developed Research Competency Enhancement Program (RCEP), aimed at bolstering EBP among experienced nurses.

Methods

Conducted in a tertiary university hospital in Korea, this single-group study employed a pretest-post-test design and a mixed-methods approach. The RCEP involved 11 experienced clinical nurses in an 8-week intervention, featuring mentor-led workshops, interactive sessions, and resource-driven activities. Data were collected using the Evidence-Based Practice Beliefs Scale (EBPB), the Evidence-Based

SUBMITTER: Kim S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10909249 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature