Knowledge Regarding Evidence Based Practice: A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding Evidence Based Practice among the Nursing Students of CPMS College of Nursing, Guwahati, Assam

Anita Shrestha, Denden Diana Chara Moyon

Abstract: Introduction: Evidence based practice is the integration of the best current evidence which serves as an approach for problem-solving and a framework for decision making to answer emerging clinical questions. The emerging future nursing students have a vital role in ensuring the promotion of health care and delivering better services through the knowledge of EBP. Objectives: To assess the knowledge regarding evidence-based practice among nursing students of CPMS College of Nursing, Guwahati, Assam. Methodology: The study adopted a non- experimental descriptive research design. Self-structured knowledge questionnaire was used to collect data from a sample of 110 nursing students studying in CPMS College of Nursing using non-probability purposive sampling technique. Data was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Result: The findings of the study revealed that out of 110 nursing students, majority 50 (45.50 %) of the students had adequate knowledge, 44 (40%) had moderate knowledge and 16 (14.50 %) had inadequate knowledge regarding evidence-based practice. The mean score of the level of knowledge was 16 and standard deviation was 4.372. There was also significant association of knowledge regarding evidence-based practice with selected demographic variables. Conclusion: Findings of the study revealed that knowledge regarding evidence-based practice among nursing students of CPMS College of Nursing was adequate.

Keywords: Assess, Knowledge, Evidence Based Practice, EBP

How to Cite?: Anita Shrestha, Denden Diana Chara Moyon, "Knowledge Regarding Evidence Based Practice: A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding Evidence Based Practice among the Nursing Students of CPMS College of Nursing, Guwahati, Assam", Volume 13 Issue 6, June 2024, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 780-783, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ES24611102816, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/ES24611102816