• Connie White-Williams, Patricia Patrician, Pariya Fazeli, Mary Ann Degges, Shannon Graham, Margot Andison, Antoinette Shedlarski, Lindsey Harris, and K Alberta McCaleb.
• Center for Nursing Excellence, University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital, Birmingham, AL 35249, USA. cwwilli@uabmc.edu
• J Contin Educ Nurs. 2013 Jun 1;44(6):246-54; quiz 255-6.

BackgroundLittle information is known about the use, knowledge, and attitudes toward evidence-based practice (EBP) among nurses in a large academic hospital. This cross-sectional, descriptive study examined the knowledge, attitudes, and use of EBP by nurses at a large academic, Magnet(®)-designated medical center.MethodsData were collected from 593 nurses who completed the Clinical Effectiveness and Evidence Based Practice Questionnaire between November 2011 and March 2012. Statistical analyses included correlations and multivariate analysis of covariance.ResultsMost nurses (96%) reported that they were aware that an EBP and Research Council existed. The average scores were highest on the Attitudes subscale, followed by the Knowledge/Skills and Practice subscales.ConclusionContinuing education for nurses makes a difference in nurses' attitudes, knowledge, and use of EBP in practice. Participation in EBP and research educational activities or Council meetings may affect EBP culture in a large academic medical center.Copyright 2013, SLACK Incorporated.

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