Thesis (Ph.D.) - Cairo University - Faculty of Nursing - Department of Nursing Services Administration

Background: Evidence-based practice (EBP) serves as the foundation for clinical decision making by healthcare providers by ensuring that minimum standards of viability, appropriateness and safety have been established and can be reproduced with a high level of confidence so that consistent outcomes can be achieved. Aim: Examining the effect of evidence based nursing training program on head nurses{u2019} knowledge, practice and attitudes toward evidence based nursing. Subjects and Methods: A quasi-experimental research design was conducted with a convenient sample of 30 head nurses at Beni-Suef University hospital. Data was collected using a developed evidence based nursing practice (EBNP) questionnaire. A developed EBP program of total twelve hours was offered to head nurses Results: The overall mean scores of head nurses knowledge, practice and attitudes toward evidence based practice in post and follow-up tests were higher than pretest. These improvements were statistically significant for knowledge (F: 781.95, P: 0.000), practice (F: 132.70, P: 0.000) and attitudes (F: 107.92, P: 0.000). A significant statistically positive correlation between knowledge, practice and attitudes was found. Conclusion: the study hypotheses were supported by study findings. Statistically significant improvements in head nurses{u2019} knowledge practice and attitudes toward evidence based nursing practice after implementing the training program. Recommendation: develop guidelines for implementation of EBP in nursing. In addition to continuous staff development regarding the process of evidence based practice and overcoming the barriers for implementing EBP perceived by head nurses

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