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A framework for analyzing and improving nurse practitioners' access to research literature
1University of Michigan School of Nursing, Ann Arbor 48109-0482, USA.
Clinical Excellence for Nurse Practitioners : the International Journal of NPACE
|August 18, 1999
Summary
Advanced practice nurses need research access to inform their practice. This study proposes guidelines to improve nurse practitioners
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Healthcare Innovation
Background:
- Advanced practice nurses (APNs) are mandated to base practice on research.
- Accessing research literature presents significant challenges for APNs.
- Effective dissemination of research findings is crucial for nursing practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify barriers to research access for nurse practitioners (NPs).
- To propose guidelines for enhancing NP access to research literature.
- To frame research access as a critical issue within healthcare.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on innovation and information dissemination.
- Analysis of challenges in research accessibility for NPs.
- Application of a framework on patient access to healthcare services.
Main Results:
- Difficulty in accessing research literature is a major impediment for APNs.
- Existing literature highlights the importance of information dissemination in healthcare.
- A framework for patient access can be adapted to address NP research access.
Conclusions:
- Improving research accessibility is essential for evidence-based advanced practice nursing.
- Guidelines are needed to facilitate NPs' engagement with research.
- Addressing research access barriers can enhance the quality of nursing care.
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