Jordanian nurses' knowledge of Evidence-Based Practice

Ahmad Mahmoud Saleh

Author(s)

Ahmad Mahmoud Saleh Department of Nursing, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University,Al-Kharj, Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate Jordanian nurses' knowledge about evidenced based practice. Methodology: This cross-sectional included 120 Jordanian nurses from one private hospital in Amman, Jordan. Evidenced-based practice knowledge tool was used to gain data. An informed consent was obtained from all nurses. Of the 120 nurses, 100 responded, resulting in a response rate of 83%. Results: Out of 100 respondents, 75 (75%) nurses were female and average age of 26 ± 2 years. The average score of knowledge regarding evidenced based practice was low at 1.2 ± 1 out of 10. Conclusion: Knowledge of nurses regarding evidenced based practice was low. An evaluation is needed, in order to improve knowledge and skills of nurses.

Publication Details

Page(s) 224-227

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Published Journal: Rawal Medical Journal, Volume: 48, Issue: 1, Year: 2023

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Keywords

Knowledge., Evidence based practice, Jordanian nurses

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