Factors that influence and predict undergraduate nursing and paramedic students' intention and use of evidenc-based practice
Year: 2017
Type: dissertation
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Despite professional requirements, educational research across disciplines, provides limited evidence indicating undergraduate health students, are confident with or intend to use evidence in their clinical practice after graduation. Using Bandura's self-efficacy theory, this research investigated factors influencing undergraduate nursing and paramedicine students' intention to use and their current use of evidence-based practice (EBP). Through development and validation of two multivariate prediction models, the study identified EBP self-efficacy as one important factor necessary for supporting students' intentions to translate EBP into clinical contexts. The research results provide theoretically-based components for curriculum developers when designing strategies to support students' advancement in EBP.
Author: Mary-Anne Ramis
Language: English
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4231195350