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