Nurse Leadership and Work Environment Association with Outcome Expectancy and Self-Efficacy in Evidence-Based Practice among Hospital Nurses in The Netherlands: A Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract

The active participation of nurses in evidence-based practice (EBP) is challenging and topical, as shown by the worldwide calls for appropriate, accessible, affordable care and the de-implementation of unnecessary care. Nurses’ perceived support from their managers and work environments may affect their self-efficacy and outcome expectancy in EBP, as well as hinder them in EBP. Associations between these issues have not yet been explored. This study examines the association of self-efficacy and outcome expectancy levels in EBP, as well as the perceived support for EBP from nurse leaders and in the working environment, among Dutch hospital nurses. Methods. Questionnaires measuring nurses’ self-efficacy, outcome expectancy, and perceived support for EBP from nurse leaders and their work environment were completed by 306 nurses in eight hospitals between March 2021 and June 2021. We used multilevel regression analyses to determine the associations and covariates. Results. This study shows that EBP-supportive leaders and work environments positively contribute to nurses’ self-efficacy and outcome expectancy in EBP, along with the covariates undertaking EBP activities and educational level. Conclusions. To improve nurses’ active participation in EBP, nurses need to increase their self-efficacy and outcome expectancy in EBP. Supportive leaders and a supportive work environment do have an impact. Hence, these factors need attention when implementing EBP among nurses.

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