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The relationship between perceived emotional competence and evidence-based nursing: a nationwide non-probabilistic cross-sectional studycclicense-by
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Evidence-Based Nursing is imperative for high-quality care, but
its implementation continues to face the know-do gap. While organizational barriers are
often cited, the role of individual competencies, specifically Emotional Competence, in
facilitating adoption remains underexplored on a large scale. This study aimed to analyze
the association between perceived Emotional Competence, Evidence-Based Nursing adoption, and perceived attitudes and barriers in a nationwide sample of nurses registered with
the Portuguese Order of Nurses. Methods: A quantitative, cross-sectional, correlational study was conducted using a non-probabilistic sample of 3014 nurses registered with
the Portuguese Order of Nurses. The Clinical Effectiveness and Evidence-Based Practice
Questionnaire, the Attitudes and Barriers Questionnaire, and the Emotional Competence
Questionnaire were administered. Data were analyzed using bivariate correlations and a
multivariable linear regression model. Results: Nurses reported high levels of perceived
Emotional Competence (M = 204.7; SD = 20.3). In the multivariable regression model, Emotional Competence remained robustly and independently associated with Evidence-Based
Nursing adoption (B = 0.315; p < 0.001), even after adjusting for sociodemographic and
professional covariates. The perception of organizational barriers (e.g., time, incentives) did
not correlate with adoption (rs = 0.011; p = 0.54). Conclusions: Perceived Emotional Competence is a significant and independent correlate of Evidence-Based Nursing adoption.
The results suggest that developing socio-emotional skills, including emotional regulation,
may be a relevant training target to support evidence implementation.
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Emotional intelligence Evidence-based nursing Nurses Clinical competence
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Machado, Dora; Vilela, António Carlos Lopes; Almeida, Assunção; Brandão, Andreia; Brás, Manuel Alberto (2026) The relationship between perceived emotional competence and evidence-based nursing: a nationwide non-probabilistic cross-sectional study. Healthcare. ISSN 2227-9032. 14:5, p. 2-19
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MDPI