Table 4.

Mapping analysis onto EBN1 learning outcomes

Learning outcome from module proforma	Research Scale and Question which measured learning outcome	pre-post test analysis (Mann-Whitney Test)
Understand the meaning of evidence based practice	EBP Beliefs Scale, Question 2 I am clear about the steps of EBP	p = <.001
Develop an awareness of application to practice	EBP Implementation Scale, Question 14
	Used EBP guideline	P = .005
	EBP Implementation Scale, Question 18
	Promoted the use of EBP	p = <.001
Consider why professional nursing practice has to be evidence based	EBP Implementation Scale, Question 1
	Use evidence to change my practice	p = <.001
	EBP Implementation Scale, Question 6
	Shared evidence with colleagues	p = .006
Understand the concept of hierarchy of evidence	EBP Implementation Scale, Question 12
	Accessed Cochrane	p = <.001
	EBP Implementation Scale, Question 13
	Accessed National Guideline	p = <.001
Create a well-built clinical question using the PICO formula PICO – P = Patient / Problem, I = Intervention, C = Comparator, O = Outcome	EBP Implementation scale, Question 3 Generated PICO Question	P < .001
Gain a basic understanding of the nursing information environment, in order to lay a foundation for lifelong information management and searching skills.	EBP Beliefs Scale, Question 12
	I can access best EBP resource	P = .012
	EBP Beliefs Scale, Question 14
	I know how to implement and effect practice changes	P = .007
Understand basic data gathering and analysis methods	EBP Implementation scale, Question 11 Read and critically appraised a study	P < .001
Explain the decisions that influence the choice of methodological design	EBP Implementation scale, Question 2
	Critically appraised evidence	P < .001
	EBP Beliefs Scale, Question 12
	Critical appraisal is an important step	P = .005