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Finnish graduating nursing students' research utilization competence
Authors: Heikkilä Asta, Hupli Maija, Katajisto Jouko, Leino-Kilpi Helena
Publisher: Sciedu Press
Publication year: 2018
Journal: Journal of Nursing Education and Practice
Volume: 8
Issue: 8
First page : 119
Last page: 127
eISSN: 1925-4059
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5430/jnep.v8n8p119
Web address : https://doi.org/10.5430/jnep.v8n8p119
Self-archived copy’s web address: https://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/37424637
In nursing, research utilization (RU) is a core competence for evidence-based practice (EBP). During the past fifteen years, a great deal of effort has been expended worldwide in nursing higher education to promote EBP. This study explores graduating nursing students’ RU competence in Finland using a descriptive cross-sectional, long-term survey design with two cohorts of nursing students in 2003 (n = 529) and 2012 (n = 259). Data were collected with a Competence in Research Utilization instrument, and analyzed statistically. In both cohorts, students’ attitudes towards RU were positive, but their knowledge and skills were low to moderate. Students’ RU competence was higher in 2003 compared to 2012. There is a need to develop nursing education strategically, and by seeking suitable pedagogical methods and curriculum contents to support the learning of RU. In higher education, educational cooperation and longitudinal learning outcome evaluations are recommended.
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