The Factors That Affect Generation Z Nursing Students' Attitudes Toward Evidence-Based Nursing and Innovation Levels
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Aim: This study examined the factors that affect Generation Z nursing students' attitudes toward evidence-based nursing and innovation levels.
Material ve Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted with 570 out of 859 students enrolled in a state university. Data were collected using the Attitude Scale toward the Importance and Use of Evidence-Based Nursing for Students and the Individual Innovativeness Scale.
Results: The mean total score of the Attitude Scale toward the Importance and Use of Evidence-Based Nursing for Students was 80.33±9.45. The mean total score of " Importance and Use of Evidence-Based Nursing for Students "and “Individual Innovativeness Scale" was higher in female students, those who read nursing articles, students who attended scientific meetings, and those who followed evidence-based nursing. The mean total score of the Attitude Scale toward the Importance and Use of Evidence-Based Nursing for Students was higher among students aged 22 and older and students who took an evidence-based nursing course.
Conclusion: Certain groups of students exhibited low attitudes regarding evidence-based nursing and innovation. It is important to determine students' attitudes toward evidence-based nursing and innovation to help improve students' perspectives on these issues within nursing education programs.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Evidence-based nursing, Evidence-based practice, Nursing, Innovation
Proje Numarası
1919B012213544
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