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Norwegian nurses' perceived barriers and facilitators to research use
Jorunn Hommelstad1, Cornelia M Ruland
1Rikshospitalet National University Hospital, Oslo.
AORN Journal
|April 13, 2004
Summary
Perioperative nurses face barriers like lack of time and resources in using research for practice. Enhancing research accessibility and nurse competence is crucial for evidence-based nursing.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Healthcare Research
Background:
- Evidence-based practice is vital in nursing.
- Understanding barriers to research utilization is key for improving patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore perioperative nurses' perceptions of obstacles and enablers to using research findings in clinical practice.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive study design was employed.
- Data collection involved assessing nurses' views on research implementation.
Main Results:
- Key barriers include fragmented literature, time constraints, and limited resources.
- Nurses reported positive attitudes but lacked research appraisal skills.
- Physician cooperation and information access were also identified as challenges.
Conclusions:
- Addressing barriers requires better resource accessibility and dedicated educational programs.
- Integrating research nurses into clinical settings can facilitate evidence-based practice.
- Improving nurses' competence in evaluating research is essential.