A Research on the Relationship Between Intensive Care Nurses' Individual and Professional Characteristics, Decision‐Making Styles, and Attitudes Toward Evidence‐Based Nursing

Aim This descriptive correlational study aimed to examine the relationships between intensive care nurses' individual and professional characteristics, decision‐making styles, and attitudes toward evidence‐based nursing practice. Design Cross‐sectional study. Methods The study was conducted with 279 intensive care nurses working in the intensive care units of two university hospitals in Istanbul between October and December 2022. Data were collected using a survey comprising a Descriptive Information Form, the Nurse Decision Making Scale, and the Evidence‐Based Nursing Attitude Questionnaire. Results A structural equation model was developed to analyse the relationships among variables. Examination of path coefficients revealed that nurses' decision‐making levels were significantly predicted by the beliefs and expectations toward the EBNP subscale of evidence‐based nursing practice (β2 = 0.48, p < 0.001, t = 9.67), duration of intensive care professional experience (β2 = 0.13, p = 0.008, t = 2.66), and engagement with current professional publications (β2 = 0.22, p < 0.001, t = 4.33). The regression model accounted for 35% of the variance in nurses' decision‐making levels. Conclusion Despite generally positive attitudes toward evidence‐based nursing among intensive care nurses, the majority demonstrated a strong tendency toward intuitive decision‐making approaches. Patient or Public Contribution No patient or public involvement.