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What is nursing research?
1School of Nursing, University of Sheffield.
British Journal of Perioperative Nursing : the Journal of the National Association of Theatre Nurses
|April 5, 2003
Summary
This article demystifies nursing research for nurses, reframing it as simple inquiry and problem-solving. Understanding research is crucial for advancing nursing practice and patient care.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Healthcare Research Methodology
Background:
- Nursing professionals often express apprehension towards research.
- The term 'research' can evoke resistance or fear within the nursing community.
Purpose of the Study:
- To clarify concepts related to nursing research.
- To demystify research as an academic and practical subject for nurses.
- To encourage nurses to view research as a form of inquiry.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of the term 'research' in nursing.
- Comparison of research processes with the nursing process model.
Main Results:
- Research can be understood as a systematic process of inquiry.
- The core of research aligns with problem-solving methodologies familiar in nursing.
Conclusions:
- Reframing research as 'finding out something important to nursing' can reduce fear.
- The nursing process provides a relatable framework for understanding research principles.