Evidence‐Based Practice Competence: A Concept Analysis

Abstract

A clear and operational definition of evidence-based practice competence will help guide nurses at all levels of experience to use the best available evidence for improving the quality of care and maximizing patient outcomes.

Dementia nursing competency in acute care settings: A concept analysis

“…The concept of "nursing competency" was first clarified in an integrative review with three main components: "process," "essential/fundamental element," and "measurement." "Process" is an individual's growth from novice to expert, or their path from general to specialized thinking (Dudas, 2012;Suh, 2004); "essential/fundamental element" concerns the basics of the profession (Axley, 2008;Caruso, Fida, Sili, & Arrigoni, 2016;Garside & Nhemachena, 2013;Sarah, 2012); and "measurement" is an index of nursing abilities (Kulju, Stolt, Suhonen, & Leino-Kilpi, 2016;Laibhen, 2014;Scott Tilley, 2008). The concept of dementia nursing competency defined in previous studies as person-centred care includes applying evidenced-based approaches, recognizing dementia, improving communication and assessment skills, developing knowledge as a nursing specialist, and environmental management of patients and families (Dewing & Traynor, 2005;Fleming, Fay, & Robinson, 2012;Robinson et al, 2014;Traynor & Dewing, 2002;Traynor, Kumiyo, & Patrick, 2011).…”

An Adaptation of the Original Fresno Test to Measure Evidence‐Based Practice Competence in Pediatric Bedside Nurses

“…A published concept analysis of EBP competence proposed it be defined as “the ability to ask clinically relevant questions for the purposes of acquiring, appraising, applying, and assessing multiple sources of knowledge within the context of caring for a particular patient, group, or community” (Laibhen‐Parkes, , p. 180). A nurse who is competent in EBP has the knowledge and skills to apply EBP with every patient, group, or community every time.…”

Hemşirelikte Mesleki Yetkinlik

“…Yetkinlik (competency) ve yeterlilik (competence) kavramları zaman zaman birbirinin yerine kullanılabilmektedir. Literatürde de benzer durumun olduğu görülmektedir 5,6 . Bununla birlikte yetkinlik ve yeterlilik birbirinden farklı kavramlardır.…”