J Korean Acad Nurs Adm.  2012 Jun;18(2):202-212.

Level of Beliefs, Knowledge and Performance for Evidence-Based Practice among Nurses Experienced in Preceptor Role

• Yoo JY
• Oh EG

Abstract

PURPOSE
As Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) has increasingly been proven as a means of cost-effective and higher-quality healthcare, its successful implementing are challenging. This study done to identify EBP beliefs, knowledge and performance among nurses experienced as a preceptor. METHOD: A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted with a convenience sample of 249 preceptor nurses working in 9 general hospitals in Korea. Reliable and valid questionnaires (EBP beliefs scale, Evidence Based Practice Questionnaire, Research-related activities) were used and the data were analyzed using SPSS win 17.0. RESULT: Perceived beliefs on EBP were relatively positive (mean score 3.57 out of 5), and the level of knowledge was moderate (4.21 out of 7). However, performance of EBP was low (3.82 out of 7). Regularity in reading research journals and searching evidences using core web-database were rarely conducted. Statistically significant correlations were found between beliefs, knowledge and performance of EBP (all p<.05).
CONCLUSIONS
This result indicates that education and training programs to facilitate EBP performance are needed among preceptor nurses.

Keyword

Evidence-based practice; Belief; Knowledge; Performance; Preceptorship

MeSH Terms

Cross-Sectional Studies
Delivery of Health Care
Evidence-Based Practice
Hospitals, General
Korea
Preceptorship
Surveys and Questionnaires

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