Keywords

Clinical Effectiveness and Evidence-Based Practice Questionnaire (EBPQ), evidence-based practice (EBP), nurse leader, practice gap, survey

Authors

1. Crable, Jane DNP, APRN, CNS, CCRN-K
2. Highfield, Martha E. Farrar PhD, RN
3. Patmon, Frances PhD, RN, FNP-C

Abstract

Abstract: This study assessed nurses' knowledge, attitudes, practices, and perceived barriers related to evidence-based practice (EBP). Nurses reported highly positive attitudes toward EBP, and relatively strong EBP knowledge and practices, but they also identified several barriers. Removing barriers and building on strengths may close this knowledge-practice gap.