Abstract
The nursing journal club is a widely implemented educational tool that promotes evidence-based practice, enhances critical appraisal skills, and advances nursing knowledge, ultimately leading to potential improvements in patient care and professional development. This study evaluates the perceived educational value of journal club activities among clinical nurses, emphasizing how these activities contribute to nursing practice, policy, and leadership development.
A quantitative cross-sectional design was employed in this study, conducted across three nursing departments within King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. A sample of 190 clinical nurses, randomly selected from a total population of 400, participated in the study. Inclusion criteria included attendance at an evidence-based practice workshop and participation in at least two journal club sessions. Data were gathered using the validated Nursing Journal Club Perception Scale (α = 0.93 and 0.91), and analyses were conducted using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Findings demonstrated strong positive correlations between journal club participation and various aspects of professional growth, including enhancement of clinical practice (r = 0.746*, p < 0.01), improved presentation skills (r = 0.696, p < 0.01), and fostering of professional collaborations (r = 0.810, p < 0.01). Results also indicated that journal clubs significantly contribute to developing critical appraisal skills (r = 0.203, p < 0.01) and research knowledge (r = 0.195*, p < 0.01). By equipping nurses with research-related skills and reinforcing evidence-based practices, journal clubs are shown to play a vital role in supporting nursing and midwifery science, improving patient outcomes, and informing nursing policy and leadership.
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Alpha Gamma Epsilon
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Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Cross-Sectional
Research Approach
Quantitative Research
Keywords:
Continuing Education, Journal Club, Professional Growth, Saudi Arabia
Recommended Citation
Alsanea, Elham Mansour; De Beer, Jennifer; Barrios, Joynalyn; Brnawi, Shahd; and Barayan, Wejdan, "The Nurses Perceived Educational Value and Experience of Journal Club Activities" (2025). International Nursing Research Congress (INRC). 153.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2025/posters_2025/153
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36th International Nursing Research Congress
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Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Seattle, Washington, USA
Conference Year
2025
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The Nurses Perceived Educational Value and Experience of Journal Club Activities
Seattle, Washington, USA
The nursing journal club is a widely implemented educational tool that promotes evidence-based practice, enhances critical appraisal skills, and advances nursing knowledge, ultimately leading to potential improvements in patient care and professional development. This study evaluates the perceived educational value of journal club activities among clinical nurses, emphasizing how these activities contribute to nursing practice, policy, and leadership development.
A quantitative cross-sectional design was employed in this study, conducted across three nursing departments within King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. A sample of 190 clinical nurses, randomly selected from a total population of 400, participated in the study. Inclusion criteria included attendance at an evidence-based practice workshop and participation in at least two journal club sessions. Data were gathered using the validated Nursing Journal Club Perception Scale (α = 0.93 and 0.91), and analyses were conducted using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Findings demonstrated strong positive correlations between journal club participation and various aspects of professional growth, including enhancement of clinical practice (r = 0.746*, p < 0.01), improved presentation skills (r = 0.696, p < 0.01), and fostering of professional collaborations (r = 0.810, p < 0.01). Results also indicated that journal clubs significantly contribute to developing critical appraisal skills (r = 0.203, p < 0.01) and research knowledge (r = 0.195*, p < 0.01). By equipping nurses with research-related skills and reinforcing evidence-based practices, journal clubs are shown to play a vital role in supporting nursing and midwifery science, improving patient outcomes, and informing nursing policy and leadership.
Description
This study highlights the role of journal club activities in supporting professional development and practice improvements in nursing. The findings suggest that journal clubs enhance clinical practice, inform nursing policy, and contribute to leadership development by equipping nurses with evidence-based knowledge. This aligns journal club participation with broader objectives in nursing science, patient outcomes, and healthcare leadership.