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Table 4 Comparison of mean scores of the information searching skills and use of different search features

From: Improving nurses’ readiness for evidence-based practice in critical care units: results of an information literacy training program

Variable

Groups

Pre test

Post test

Mean difference

Statistic t* and p

M ± SD

M ± SD

Information searching skills

Intervention

2.06 ± 0.76

3.85 ± 0.67

1.79

t = −8.38

p < 0.001

 

Control

2.19 ± 0.83

1.93 ± 0.70

−0.26

t = −1.24

p = 0.25

 

Statistic t** and p

t = −0.59

p = 0.55

t = 10.92

p < 0.001

  
  1. *Paired t-test
  2. **Independent t-test