Utilization of research evidence by nurses

Area of Science:

• Nursing Research
• Healthcare Education
• Evidence-Based Practice

Background:

• The prevailing mindset in healthcare and education hinders nurses from effectively using research evidence in practice.
• This hegemony creates persistent challenges in research utilization among nurses.

Purpose of the Study:

• To challenge the dominant mindset that impedes nurses' use of research evidence.
• To explore the necessary changes in nurses' understanding, valuation, and initiation of research.

Main Methods:

• Conceptual analysis of the construct of change in nursing research.
• Examination of ideological shifts required for research utilization.

Main Results:

• The use of research evidence by nurses will remain challenging without fundamental changes in how research is understood, valued, and initiated.
• An ideological shift, involving re-education in beliefs and practices, is necessary.

Conclusions:

• Transforming hegemonic influences within nursing education and healthcare organizations is crucial.
• Implementing changes in how nurses engage with research is essential for evidence-based practice.