Evidence-based practice utilization and associated factors among nurses working in Amhara Region Referral Hospitals, Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Applying evidence-based practice during care provision is essential because it improves the quality of care, reduces health care costs, and increases patient and family satisfaction. However, information on evidence-based nursing practice and associated factors were not well studied and documented in the study area. Hence, this study aimed to assess utilization and associated factors of evidence-based practice among nurses working in Amhara Region Referral Hospitals, Ethiopia.

Methods

An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted from March 18 to April 16, 2019, in Amhara Region Referral Hospitals. A simple random sampling technique was used to select 684 respondents. Data were collected using a pretested and self-administered questionnaire. Data were e

SUBMITTER: Aynalem ZB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7978364 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature