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- The study aimed to assess information literacy, evidence-based nursing competence, and innovative behavior among specialist nurses, and to understand how these factors interact with each other.
- A survey involving 313 specialist nurses from various hospitals in China revealed that they had above-average scores in all three areas assessed.
- Results showed a positive correlation between information literacy and innovative behavior, with evidence-based nursing competence serving as a partial mediator in this relationship, indicating a need for nursing managers to enhance these skills for improved innovative practices.
Article Abstract
Aim: To investigate the levels of information literacy, evidence-based nursing competence and innovative behaviour in specialist nurses, determine the impact of information literacy and evidence-based nursing competence on the innovative behaviour of specialist nurses and to analyse the mediating role of evidence-based nursing competence between information literacy and innovative behaviour among specialist nurses.
Design: A multicenter cross-sectional design.
Methods: In March 2024, a survey was conducted on 313 specialist nurses in four tertiary Grade A comprehensive hospitals in China. Data collection involved the utilization of general demographic questionnaire, the Information Literacy Questionnaire, the Evidence-Based Nursing Competence Scale and the Nurse Innovation Behaviour Scale. The data were analysed using IBM SPSS26 and Amos28 software.
Results: Specialist nurses scored above average in information literacy, evidence-based nursing competence and innovative behaviour. Information literacy significantly positively correlated with innovative behaviour. Evidence-based nursing competence also positively affected innovative behaviour and partially mediated the relationship between information literacy and innovative behaviour.
Conclusion: This research indicated that specialist nurses exhibited above-average levels of evidence-based nursing competence, information literacy and innovative behaviour. Both information literacy and evidence-based nursing competence positively impacted innovative behaviour, with evidence-based nursing competence playing a significant mediating role between information literacy and innovative behaviour.
Impact: The findings suggest that nursing managers should focus on enhancing information literacy and evidence-based nursing competence in specialist nurses. Improving these abilities will support the implementation of innovative practices and advance the nursing field.
Reporting Method: The research findings were presented in strict accordance with the STROBE statement.
Patient Or Public Contribution: Not applicable.
Contribute To The Wider Global Clinical Community: It provides reference guidance and theoretical basis for global nursing managers to formulate targeted interventions, so as to effectively enhance the innovative behaviour of specialist nurses.
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