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Research in the community hospital
1Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, 2401 West Belvedere Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215-5271, USA. rnewhous@lifebridgehealth.org
The Journal of Nursing Administration
|January 5, 2002
Summary
Community hospitals need better infrastructure to support nursing research and its use in practice. Nurse administrators can implement practical strategies to foster a research-supportive environment, enhancing professional nursing.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Healthcare Administration
Background:
- Professional nursing practice relies heavily on research.
- Community hospitals often lack robust infrastructure for nursing research and utilization.
- Despite increased nursing research, consistent support systems are frequently absent.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of research and its utilization in community hospitals.
- To propose practical strategies for nurse administrators to support nursing research efforts.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and synthesis of existing evidence on nursing research infrastructure.
- Discussion of the value of research in community hospital settings.
- Identification of actionable strategies for nurse administrators.
Main Results:
- A significant gap exists in community hospital infrastructure for nursing research.
- Nurse administrators have multiple avenues to support research endeavors.
- Practical strategies can be implemented to promote research utilization.
Conclusions:
- Establishing a strong research infrastructure is crucial for community hospitals.
- Nurse administrators play a key role in facilitating nursing research and its application.
- Implementing targeted strategies can enhance research capacity and utilization in nursing practice.