Research utilization among pediatric health professionals.
1Kunin-Lunenfeld Applied Research Unit, Baycrest Center for Geriatric Care, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. lmccleary@klaru-baycrest.on.ca
Nursing & Health Sciences
|October 31, 2002
Summary
Pediatric health professionals often lack research understanding, but higher education and literature search skills correlate with positive attitudes and research use. Further workplace research is needed to support evidence-based practice.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Healthcare
- Health Professions Education
- Research Methodology
Background:
- Many pediatric health professionals have limited formal research education.
- Understanding and utilization of research findings are crucial for evidence-based pediatric care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate research use and attitudes among pediatric health professionals.
- To identify factors associated with positive research attitudes and increased research utilization.
Main Methods:
- Survey of nurses and allied health professionals in a pediatric teaching hospital.
- Utilized previously tested and published measures for data collection.
Main Results:
- Over half reported prior research education, but many had poor understanding of research design.
- Positive attitudes toward research were linked to better literature search skills and higher education levels.
- Research use was associated with better research design understanding, conference presentations, sense of calling, literature search skills, and attending rounds.
Conclusions:
- While some factors influence research attitudes and use, they explain only a small proportion of variance.
- Further investigation into workplace environmental characteristics supporting research use is warranted.
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