Evaluating the Impact of EBP Education: Development of a Modified Fresno Test for Acute Care Nursing

Worldviews on Evidence-based Nursing
Margo A Halm

Abstract

Proficiency in evidence-based practice (EBP) is essential for relevant research findings to be integrated into clinical care when congruent with patient preferences. Few valid and reliable tools are available to evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs in advancing EBP attitudes, knowledge, skills, or behaviors, and ongoing competency. The Fresno test is one objective method to evaluate EBP knowledge and skills; however, the original and modified versions were validated with family physicians, physical therapists, and speech and language therapists. To adapt the Modified Fresno-Acute Care Nursing test and develop a psychometrically sound tool for use in academic and practice settings. In Phase 1, modified Fresno (Tilson, 2010) items were adapted for acute care nursing. In Phase 2, content validity was established with an expert panel. Content validity indices (I-CVI) ranged from .75 to 1.0. Scale CVI was .95%. A cross-sectional convenience sample of acute care nurses (n = 90) in novice, master, and expert cohorts completed the Modified Fresno-Acute Care Nursing test administered electronically via SurveyMonkey. Total scores were significantly different between training levels (p < .0001). Novice nurses scored signific...Continue Reading

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