Evaluation of an evidence-based practice education workshop focused on critical appraisal for advanced practice nurses: A before-after intervention study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Regarding the evidence-based practice (EBP) process, nurses tend to perceive that critical appraisal of research articles is challenging. Though critical appraisal in EBP has been a frequent topic in medical education, implementing and disseminating existing EBP education for nurses are challenging in countries with limited EBP educational resources. This study aimed to evaluate changes in practice, attitude, knowledge and skills of EBP before and after an EBP workshop focused on critical appraisal among advanced practice nurses.

Methods

This study was a before and after educational intervention study. The workshops were provided in small groups in 2017 and 2018. The targeted nurses were certified nurse specialists (CNSs) who provide patient care and are certified

SUBMITTER: Tomotaki A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11585217 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature