Mediating Role of Evidence‐Based Nursing Competence Between Specialist Nurses' Information Literacy and Innovative Behaviour: A Multicentre Cross‐Sectional Study
Zeen Wang, Na Wen, Yuanpeng Ren, Wei Liang, Yaping Ding, Minghui Ji, Min Xu, Chunyan Chen, Yan Song, X. C. Chen
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.