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Objectives: This study aimed to explore the attitudes of Omani nurses towards evidence-based practice
(EBP) and their perceptions of the barriers to and facilitators of EBP implementation in Oman. In addition, the
attitudes and perceptions of nurse leaders and staff nurses were compared. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional
study was conducted between August and October 2016 in three suburban governmental hospitals in Northern
Oman. A demographic questionnaire and two EBP instruments were used to collect data from 282 registered Omani
nurses, including the Evidence-Based Nursing Attitude Questionnaire and the Developing Evidence-Based Practice
Questionnaire. Results: A total of 260 Omani nurses took part in the study (response rate: 92.2%). On the whole, the
nurses had positive attitudes towards EBP, with no significant difference in mean attitude scores per item between
staff nurses and nurse leaders (3.98 ± 0.46 versus 4.03 ± 0.50; P = 0.431). However, in comparison to staff nurses, nurse
leaders had higher scores per item for the barriers to changing practice and finding and reviewing evidence subsections,
with lower scores for the facilitators to changing practice section. Conclusion: In accordance with the international
literature, Omani nurses had positive attitudes towards EBP as well as similar perceptions of barriers and facilitators to
EBP implementation. These findings may help to inform recommendations for the integration of EBP in educational
programmes and clinical settings in Oman, as well as to facilitate necessary changes in nursing practice
