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RNs' utilisation of research findings.
Summary
Disseminating research findings effectively increases their use in practice. Registered nurses who received research summaries were more likely to implement new practices than those without access.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Research
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Healthcare Dissemination
Background:
- Effective dissemination of research is crucial for translating findings into clinical practice.
- Understanding how different dissemination methods impact research utilization is essential for healthcare professionals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between research dissemination methods and their utilization by registered nurses.
- To determine if access to research summaries influences the adoption of research findings into nursing practice.
Main Methods:
- A comparative study design was employed.
- Registered nurses were divided into groups based on their access to research findings summaries.
- Subsequent utilization of research findings was assessed.
Main Results:
- Registered nurses with access to research summaries showed a higher likelihood of considering the implementation of research findings.
- A significant difference in utilization was observed between nurses with and without access to summaries.
Conclusions:
- Providing accessible research summaries is an effective strategy to enhance research utilization in nursing.
- Improving dissemination methods can bridge the gap between research generation and clinical practice adoption.