Conference poster
Exploring DNP Student Information Literacy Competence for Evidence-Based Practice : MLA Research Training Institute Project 2021-2022
Medical Library Association Annual Conference (New Orleans, LA, 05/03/2022–05/06/2022)
05/2022
Abstract
Conference Poster
Objective: There is a limited amount of research exploring how advanced practice nurses implement EBP. Considering the volume of DNP (doctorate nurse practitioner) students entering the workforce and their impact on healthcare quality, there is a need to evaluate and improve readiness for EBP (evidence-based practice). Although there are several measures for evaluation of nurse EBP competence, they are not specific to information literacy for advanced nursing practice. The research questions are as follows: To what degree are graduating DNP students capable of identifying appropriate information resources and using appropriate search strategies to support EBP? Are there correlations between competence and area of practice, years of experience, or confidence?
Methods: To address these questions, an exploratory cross-sectional study is in process. The survey instrument, consisting of both a competency measure of information literacy skills for EBP and a qualitative component measuring confidence with these skills, has been developed by consultation with EBP nursing experts, nursing faculty, and DNP students. The instrument was distributed to DNP students in their final semester of the program at a large research university. Results will be analyzed with descriptive statistics; inferential statistics may be useful to determine if there are correlations between competence and other variables.
Results: At this time, 35 surveys have been completed; data collection will continue until 50 responses are obtained. Descriptive statistics of the available data has been conducted, with preliminary results indicating that 80% of respondents are in the “developing competency” category based on the scoring rubric created. Results show that respondents are most confident with finding evidence for daily practice, followed by appraising evidence. Respondents were less confident with using databases correctly, summarizing evidence, and organizing evidence.
Conclusion: Preliminary analysis indicates that this sample of DNP students have inconsistent information literacy skills needed for EBP. Additional analysis may provide insight into the relationship between confidence and competence. Confidence is surprisingly high in evidence appraisal, but this skill was not incorporated in the measure. Revising and validating the EBP competence measure for use in future studies with DNP students may be of value.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Exploring DNP Student Information Literacy Competence for Evidence-Based Practice : MLA Research Training Institute Project 2021-2022
- Creators
- Jennifer DeBerg - University of Iowa, Hardin Library
- Resource Type
- Conference poster
- Conference
- Medical Library Association Annual Conference (New Orleans, LA, 05/03/2022–05/06/2022)
- Number of pages
- 1
- Grant note
- Conflict of Interest: Jennifer Deberg completed research as part of The Medical Library Association Research Training Institute program funded in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program.
- Language
- English
- Date presented
- 05/2022
- Academic Unit
- Nursing; Hardin Library
- Record Identifier
- 9984258135502771
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