title: Comparison of Nurses' Self-Reported and Objectively Measured Evidence-Based Practice Knowledge.
abstract: This study provides a first-time, objective assessment of the evidence-based practice (EBP) knowledge of RNs working in Magnet®-designated hospitals.
  
  
  
  This multisite, cross-sectional, descriptive, correlational study uses the Evidence-Based Practice Knowledge Assessment in Nursing (EKAN) and Evidence-Based Practice Questionnaire (EBPQ).
  
  
  
  EBPQ subscale scores revealed overall positive self-ratings of EBP knowledge/skills, attitudes, and practice/use. EKAN sum scores were not correlated with EBPQ scores (r = .017 to .123, p = not significant). Higher levels of nursing education were associated with higher scores on EKAN and were the only statistically significant predictor of EKAN scores.
  
  
  
  Nurses' self-reported EBP knowledge/skills, attitudes, and practice/use were not statistically significantly correlated with objectively measured EBP knowledge. Direct, objective measurement is recommended as the standard when testing interventions aimed at advancing EBP knowledge, skills, and ability. J Contin Educ Nurs. 2017;48(2):65-70.
authors.forename: Amy
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hagedorn Wonder
authors.forename: Angela M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: McNelis
authors.forename: Darrell
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Spurlock
authors.forename: Pamela M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Ironside
authors.forename: Shelley
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Lancaster
authors.forename: Carmen R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Davis
authors.forename: Marlena
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gainey
authors.forename: Nancy
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Verwers
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000592:standards*; D004521:Educational Measurement / Q000379:methods*; D055318:Evidence-Based Nursing / Q000592:standards*; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology*; D057566:Self Report; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires