The Correlation between Perceived Attributes of Evidence Based Practice and Its Adoption in Baccalaureate Nursing Students Based on Rogers's Diffusion of Innovation

Introduction: Evidence based practice (EBP) is an essential in nursing education. Several factors affect the adoption of education and practice that Rogers's Diffusion of Innovation explains them. This study aimed to investigate the correlation between perceived attributes of EBP and its adoption in baccalaureate nursing students based on Rogers's Diffusion of Innovation. Methods: A this descriptive correlational study was conducted on all senior nursing students of faculty of nursing and midwifery Tehran University of Medical Sciences in Tehran (n=170). Students completed the questionnaires of EBP adoption and its perceived attributes through self report method. Data was analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficient and linear regression. Results: The results showed that there was significant positive relationship between adoption of EBP and its attributes (P<0.01). Liner regression showed that perceiving relative advantages, being observable, and being practicable features of EBP are all predictors for adoption of EBP (P<0.05) and 40% of the variance in adoption of EBP could be predicted by the variables. Conclusion: According to the findings, we recommend pay attention to Rogers's Diffusion of Innovation in EBP education and in order to enhance the adoption by students, it is necessary to regard the attributes being deeply perceived.