Measures assessing attributes of evidence-informed decision-making (EIDM) competence among nurses: a systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There are growing professional expectations for nurses to engage in and develop competence in evidence-informed decision-making (EIDM) due to opportunities for improved client and community outcomes and provision of the highest quality of care. However, EIDM is underdeveloped, with low implementation rates among nurses. The use of indicators to assess EIDM performance has potential to encourage nurses' engagement in EIDM through competence recognition and support assessment of strengths and competency gaps for individual nurses and organizations. Currently, the state of evidence regarding measures that assess EIDM competence attributes (i.e., knowledge, skills, beliefs/values, behaviors) among nurses is unknown. This systematic review aims to address this gap through a n

SUBMITTER: Belita E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6215345 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature