Evidence-Based Practice Knowledge, attitudes, practice and perceived barriers among nurses in Oman
Journal Title: Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal - Year 2014, Vol 14, Issue 4
Abstract
Objectives: Te aim of this study was to describe nurses’ practices, attitudes, knowledge/skills and perceived barriers in relation to evidence-based practice (EBP) in Oman. Methods: Tis descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted between February and November 2012. A self-reported 24-item questionnaire was used to measure EBP practices, attitudes and knowledge/skills among a convenience sample of 600 nurses working in four governmental hospitals in Muscat, Oman. Responses were scored on a one to seven rating scale. Barriers to EBP were measured on a fve-point Likert scale using two subscales. Descriptive statistics and general linear regression were used to analyse the data. Results: A total of 414 nurses were included in the study. Te greatest barriers to developing EBP among nurses were insufcient time for research (3.51 ± 0.97) and insufcient resources to change practices (3.64 ± 0.99). Nurses with more years of experience reported increased use of EBP (P <0.01), more positive attitudes towards EBP (P <0.001) and fewer barriers to research (P <0.01). Signifcant positive correlations were found between years of experience and practice (r = 0.16) and attitudes (r = 0.20). Nurses with a baccalaureate degree reported fewer barriers to research than those qualifed at a diploma level (P <0.001). Nurses who perceived more barriers to research reported less use of EBP (P <0.001), less positive attitudes towards EBP (P <0.001) and limited EBP knowledge/skills (P <0.001). Conclusion: Tese fndings provide a basis for enhancing nursing practices, knowledge and skills. Continuing education for nurses and minimising barriers is crucial to increasing the use of EBP in Oman.
Authors and Affiliations
Ali A. Ammouri| Departments of Adult Health & Critical Care, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, Ahmad A. Raddaha| College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, Preethy Dsouza| College of Nursing, Manipal University, Manipal, India, Renu Geethakrishnan| Departments of Maternal & Child Health, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, Judith A. Noronha| Departments of Maternal & Child Health, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, Arwa A. Obeidat| College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, Lina Shakman| Departments of Maternal & Child Health, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman
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