title: Effectiveness of a Technology-Based Intervention to Teach Evidence-Based Practice: The EBR Tool.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  As the world becomes increasingly digital, advances in technology have changed how students access evidence-based information. Research suggests that students overestimate their ability to locate quality online research and lack the skills needed to evaluate the scientific literature. Clinical nurses report relying on personal experience to answer clinical questions rather than searching evidence-based sources. To address the problem, a web-based, evidence-based research (EBR) tool that is usable from a computer, smartphone, or iPad was developed and tested. The purpose of the EBR tool is to guide students through the basic steps needed to locate and critically appraise the online scientific literature while linking users to quality electronic resources to support evidence-based practice (EBP).
  
  
  METHODS
  Testing of the tool took place in a mixed-method, quasi-experimental, and two-population randomized controlled trial (RCT) design in a U.S. and Middle East university.
  
  
  RESULTS
  A statistically significant improvement in overall research skills was supported in the quasi-experimental nursing student group and RCT nutrition student group using the EBR tool. A statistically significant proportional difference was supported in the RCT nutrition and PharmD intervention groups in participants' ability to distinguish the credibility of online source materials compared with controls. The majority of participants could correctly apply PICOTS to a case study when using the tool.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The data from this preliminary study suggests that the EBR tool enhanced student overall research skills and selected EBP skills while generating data for assessment of learning outcomes.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The EBR tool places evidence-based resources at the fingertips of users by addressing some of the most commonly cited barriers to research utilization while exposing users to information and online literacy standards of practice, meeting a growing need within nursing curricula.
authors.affiliation: Director of Nursing Research & Development, Department of Nursing, Christian University, Lubbock, TX.
authors.forename: JoAnn D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Long
authors.affiliation: Director of Lubbock Christian University Library, Lubbock Christian University, Lubbock, TX.
authors.forename: Paula
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Gannaway
authors.affiliation: Director of Partnership Program, Department of Nursing, Lubbock Christian University, Lubbock, TX.
authors.forename: Cindy
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ford
authors.affiliation: Assistant Professor, Alice Ramez Chagoury School of Nursing, Lebanese American University, Byblos, Lebanon.
authors.forename: Rita
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Doumit
authors.affiliation: Assistant Professor of Nutrition, School of Arts and Sciences, Department of Natural Sciences, Lebanese American University, Byblos, Lebanon.
authors.forename: Nadine
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Zeeni
authors.affiliation: Assistant Professor of Nursing, Alice Ramez Chagoury School of Nursing, Lebanese American University, Byblos, Lebanon.
authors.forename: Ola
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Sukkarieh-Haraty
authors.affiliation: Assistant Professor, School of Pharmacy, Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon.
authors.forename: Aline
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Milane
authors.affiliation: MSN Director, Department of Nursing, Lubbock Christian University, Lubbock, TX.
authors.forename: Beverly
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Byers
authors.affiliation: RN/BSN Director, Department of Nursing, Lubbock Christian University, Lubbock, TX.
authors.forename: LaNell
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Harrison
authors.affiliation: FNP Program Coordinator, Department of Nursing, Lubbock Christian University, Lubbock, TX.
authors.forename: Daniel
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Hatch
authors.affiliation: University Webmaster, Marketing and Communication, Lubbock Christian University, Lubbock, TX.
authors.forename: Justin
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Brown
authors.affiliation: Assistant Webmaster, Marketing and Communication, Lubbock Christian University, Lubbock, TX.
authors.forename: Sharlan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Proper
authors.affiliation: Instructor, Health Sciences Center, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX.
authors.forename: Patricia
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: White
authors.affiliation: Senior Analyst, Health Sciences Center, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX.
authors.forename: Huaxin
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Song
mesh_terms: D055317:Evidence-Based Practice / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D033181:Information Dissemination / Q000379:methods*; D020407:Internet; D008877:Middle East; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care / Q000379:methods*; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012106:Research / Q000592:standards; D013338:Students, Nursing; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods*; D014481:United States
keywords: evidence-based practice; research; technology; world wide web