Knowledge about evidence based practice and associated factors among nurses working at public hospitals of Harari region and Dire Dawa administration, Eastern Ethiopia, 2021

Abstract

Evidence based practice is conscientious, clear and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions about the care of the individual patient. Study conducted in various countries revealed that nurse‟s knowledge about evidence based practice is very important to provide quality service. In current study area there is paucity of information regarding to knowledge about evidence-based practice and associated factors among nurses. Objective: To assess nurses‟ knowledge about evidence-based practice and associated factors in public hospitals of Harari region and Dire Dawa administration.