EVINCE: The value of information in developing nursing knowledge and competence

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The aims ofthe EVINCE research project included examination of the impact of infomation on the clinical knowledge and practice of nurses, midwives and health visitors. EVINCE (Establishing the Value oflnfomation to Nursing Continuing Education) was funded by the British Library R&D Department for 1 year, from 1 November 1995 to 31 October 1996. The methods employed (based on those used in the Value project) included a critical incident type study to establish patterns of information need and use among a random sample of nursing professionals. The nature of the impact of infomation obtained on present and future competencies was assessed from a survey ofthe searches and requests presented to library and information services. Nurses, midwives and health visitors did value the information (96% of respondents agreed that there was, or would be an effct on future practice through enhanced competence in one or more areas). The impact findings can be used to guide a more precise assessment of information needs.

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