Evidence-based practice utilization and associated factors among nurses in the emergency department of selected public hospitals, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2024: cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Evidence-based practice use refers to the integration of current, reliable, and relevant evidence into healthcare decision-making. This includes findings from studies, professional experiences, and updated guidelines aimed at minimizing biases and enhancing clinical decisions based on comprehensive research.

Objective

This study aimed to evaluate the use of evidence-based practices and identify associated factors among nurses working in the emergency departments of selected public hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in 2024.

Methods

This institution-based cross-sectional study assessed evidence-based practice use among emergency department nurses. A lottery method of simple random sampling was used to select 233 participants from 542 nurses registered in th

SUBMITTER: Kassie M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12044898 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature