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Evidence‐Based Practice Competence: A Concept Analysis
Author(s) -
LaibhenParkes Natasha
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
international journal of nursing knowledge
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.545
H-Index - 23
eISSN - 2047-3095
pISSN - 2047-3087
DOI - 10.1111/2047-3095.12035
Subject(s) - psycinfo , competence (human resources) , nursing practice , psychology , formal concept analysis , medline , nursing process , nursing , medicine , computer science , social psychology , algorithm , political science , law
Purpose To report an analysis of the concept of evidence‐based practice competence for nurses using Walker and Avant's (2011) eight‐step, iterative concept analysis process as a guide. Data Sources C umulative I ndex to N ursing and A llied H ealth L iterature, PubMed , OVID , PsycINFO , and S ociological A bstracts were searched. Data Synthesis References were read and analyzed according to associated meanings, usages, attributes, antecedents, consequences, and empirical referents. Conclusion An operational definition for the concept was developed. Implications for Nursing Practice A clear and operational definition of evidence‐based practice competence will help guide nurses at all levels of experience to use the best available evidence for improving the quality of care and maximizing patient outcomes.