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Factors influencing evidence‐based nursing utilization intention in K orean practice nurses
Author(s) -
Park JeeWon,
Ahn JeongAh,
Park MiMi
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
international journal of nursing practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.62
H-Index - 55
eISSN - 1440-172X
pISSN - 1322-7114
DOI - 10.1111/ijn.12296
Subject(s) - nursing , perception , cross sectional study , medicine , psychology , family medicine , pathology , neuroscience
The purpose of this study was to describe K orean nurses' perceptions, attitudes and utilization intention for evidence‐based nursing ( EBN ), and to explore what factors influence utilization intention. We conducted a cross‐sectional survey in 2012. Registered nurses directly involved in clinical practice were recruited at a medical centre in K orea. A total of 420 nurses completed a self‐report questionnaire. Results showed that participants reported moderate scores regarding their perceptions and attitudes towards EBN , and rated themselves as higher than the median for utilization intention. Furthermore, this study revealed that perceptions of and attitudes towards EBN , occupational view and previous EBN education were significant factors affecting utilization intention. Nurse educators and managers should encourage nurses to have better attitudes towards EBN , help them be more satisfied with their work and provide them with appropriate education for EBN to establish evidence‐based practice as a part of daily nursing care.