title: Validating a tool that explores factors influencing the adoption of principles of evidence-based practice.
abstract: The adoption of principles of evidence-based practice in nursing education assists nursing graduates in improving their practice. Measuring factors that influence this adoption requires the use of a valid tool; however, few tools addressing these factors are available. This study measured the psychometric properties of a composite tool developed to assess factors influencing the adoption of the principles of evidence-based practice in nursing education. A descriptive, cross-sectional research design was used. A convenience, purposive sample of 85 nurse educators participated in this study. The Evidence-Based Nursing Education Questionnaire items were derived following a four-step approach: extensive literature review, thematic analysis of literature, expert opinion in the questionnaire items, and psychometric testing of the questionnaire. The psychometric properties indicated a valid and reliable tool. The resulting five factors include knowledge in educational principles and faculty practice. The questionnaire proved to be reliable and valid.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Nursing, Department of Basic Nursing, Al lsra University, Amman, Jordan. lourans71@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Lourance A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Al Hadid
authors.forename: Mohammad Abu
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Hasheesh
authors.forename: Mohammad
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Al Momani
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001290:Attitude; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D055318:Evidence-Based Nursing / Q000193:education*; D005163:Factor Analysis, Statistical; D005181:Faculty, Nursing; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007597:Jordan; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011594:Psychometrics; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires