Table 4 Mapping analysis onto EBN1 learning outcomes

Understand the meaning of evidence based practice

EBP Beliefs Scale, Question 2

I am clear about the steps of EBP

p = <.001

Develop an awareness of application to practice

EBP Implementation Scale, Question 14

Used EBP guideline

P = .005

EBP Implementation Scale, Question 18

Promoted the use of EBP

p = <.001

Consider why professional nursing practice has to be evidence based

EBP Implementation Scale, Question 1

Use evidence to change my practice

p = <.001

EBP Implementation Scale, Question 6

Shared evidence with colleagues

p = .006

Understand the concept of hierarchy of evidence

EBP Implementation Scale, Question 12

Accessed Cochrane

p = <.001

EBP Implementation Scale, Question 13

Accessed National Guideline

p = <.001

Create a well-built clinical question using the PICO formula PICO – P = Patient / Problem, I = Intervention, C = Comparator, O = Outcome

EBP Implementation scale, Question 3

Generated PICO Question

P < .001

Gain a basic understanding of the nursing information environment, in order to lay a foundation for lifelong information management and searching skills.

EBP Beliefs Scale, Question 12

I can access best EBP resource

P = .012

EBP Beliefs Scale, Question 14

I know how to implement and effect practice changes

P = .007

Understand basic data gathering and analysis methods

EBP Implementation scale, Question 11

Read and critically appraised a study

P < .001

Explain the decisions that influence the choice of methodological design

EBP Implementation scale, Question 2

Critically appraised evidence

P < .001

EBP Beliefs Scale, Question 12

Critical appraisal is an important step

P = .005