Objective: To evaluate Jordanian nurses’ knowledge about evidenced based practice.
Methodology: This cross-sectional included 120 Jordanian nurses from one private hospital in Amman, Jordan. Evidenced-based practice knowledge tool was used to gain data An informed consent was obtained from all nurses. Of the 120 nurses, 100 responded, resulting in a response rate of 83%.
Results: Out of 100 respondents, 75 (75%) nurses were female and average age of 26±2 years. The average score of knowledge regarding evidenced based practice was low at 1.2±1 out of 10.
Conclusion: Knowledge of nurses regarding evidenced based practice was low. An evaluation is needed, in order to improve knowledge and skills of nurses.
Key words: Evidence based practice, Jordanian nurses, knowledge.
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