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Evidence-based practice profiles of nurses: a transcultural study†

Reza Negarandeh

Reza Negarandeh

Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical SciencesTehran, Iran
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Negarandeh, Reza
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Rajab Nazari

Rajab Nazari

Department of Fundamental of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kabul University of Medical SciencesKabul, Afghanistan
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Nazari, Rajab
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Frank Kiwanuka

Frank Kiwanuka

School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, International CampusTehran, Iran
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Kiwanuka, Frank
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Waliu Jawaula Salisu

Waliu Jawaula Salisu

School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, International CampusTehran, Iran
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Salisu, Waliu Jawaula
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Shah Jahan Shayan

Shah Jahan Shayan

  • Department of Fundamental of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kabul University of Medical SciencesKabul, Afghanistan
  • School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, International CampusTehran, Iran
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Shayan, Shah Jahan
  
Apr 13, 2022
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Article Category: Original article
Published Online: Apr 13, 2022
Page range: 29 - 35
Received: Jun 02, 2021
Accepted: Aug 12, 2021
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/fon-2022-0004
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Objective

To compare (i) the evidence-based practice (EBP) profiles and (ii) socio-demographic characteristics of nurses in 4 selected low-middle income countries (LMICs).

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 677 nurses from 4 hospitals in 4 countries (Afghanistan, Ghana, Iran, and Uganda).

Results

The findings revealed that there are significant differences between the 3 EBP subscales (that is, practice/use, attitude, and knowledge/skill) across the 4 countries (P < 0.05). No significant EBP differences were identified across age groups and gender in the subscales of practice, knowledge, and attitude. Practice and knowledge subscales were significantly associated with working schedules (that is, part-time and full-time) (P < 0.05). Analyses also revealed significant differences between attitude and knowledge subscales and working experience (P < 0.05).

Conclusions

Nurses in the 4 countries have moderate practice, attitude, and knowledge/skills of EBP. Nurses in LMICs require continuous professional development programs and support to enhance their practice and knowledge regarding EBP in clinical settings.
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Medicine, Assistive Professions, Nursing
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