At my university, I teach a required, writing-intensive, online research course to RNs who are completing their bachelor's degree in nursing. They are taught how to access databases, how to synthesize research studies when investigating a clinical problem, how to understand the different parts of a research study and how to understand the rating of evidence. There are several factors to overcome including lack of knowledge of the language of research, fear of statistical analysis, and how to determine if the study is relevant to their clinical question. Most important is understanding the use of keywords in order to find studies that can be compared and synthesized. This course also expects them to use the APA format and citations, which is sometimes difficult to get them to follow the precise requirements. It is a big step to get them to recognize the need to write scientifically and to leave behind the creative writing style they are used to using when writing papers. One small paper requires students to visit the website of the National Institute of Nursing Research which helps them to understand the types of research done by nurses. Reminding students that research is inherent in a profession helps them to begin to understand their unique role on the health care team.

Nurses in clinical settings need to be able to use research findings and incorporate EBP into their nursing practice to promote positive patient outcomes. Appropriate organisational infrastructures are essential for promoting EBP and research utilisation in clinical settings. Diverse and effective methods are essential in educating and engaging nurses in EBP and research utilisation. Computer-based education is an effective approach that can be used by nursing leaders in health care organisations to educate and engage nurses in EBP initiatives and research utilisation.

I agree with the comments above,In india most of the nurses lack computer education,may be because of administrative issues or lack of interest,since we are living in most modern technology and in a world where health care tourism is expanding day by day,I think nurses are also too be upgraded with the need of the hour.I totaly agree with Bindu biju statement that CBE is the one of the most effective tool of EBP,I'm working in one of the multi speciality hospital of Northern india having almost 3000 nurses,I think as Judie suggested we shall have to collaborate and start a multi centre study to evaluate the Computer based teaching among staff nurses.Lets work it out, with one national Investigator and rest of the others as Co-Investigators and subsequently let all the individual teams present the study before the respective Ethics Commitees/review Board and thereby we can start off.Comments from the team will be highly appreciated.

 Dear Dr. Ruby ,

I think this article may be useful:

Worldviews Evid Based Nurs. 2008;5(2):75-84. doi: 10.1111/j.1741-6787.2008.00123.x.

Effectiveness of a computer-based educational program on nurses' knowledge, attitude, and skill level related to evidence-based practice.

Hart P1, Eaton L, Buckner M, Morrow BN, Barrett DT, Fraser DD, Hooks D, Sharrer RL.

Regards,