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Scientific misconduct as a dilemma for nursing.

D J Hawley, J M Jeffers

    Image--The Journal of Nursing Scholarship
    |January 1, 1992
    PubMed
    Summary

    Scientific misconduct, including fabrication and falsification, is a risk in all fields, including nursing. Proactive measures like mentoring and ethical training can prevent research integrity issues in the nursing profession.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Ethics
    • Research Integrity

    Background:

    • Scientific misconduct (fabrication, falsification, plagiarism) is a pervasive issue across disciplines.
    • While not widely publicized in nursing, the profession is susceptible to research misconduct.
    • Factors contributing to misconduct, such as publication pressure and peer review limitations, exist in nursing.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the potential for scientific misconduct within the nursing profession.
    • To identify circumstances that may foster research integrity issues in nursing.
    • To propose preventative strategies against scientific misconduct in nursing.

    Main Methods:

    • This study is a conceptual analysis and discussion.
    • It examines existing literature on scientific misconduct and its relevance to nursing.
    • It synthesizes potential risk factors and preventative measures.

    Main Results:

    • Nursing faces risks of scientific misconduct due to pressures to publish and tenure.
    • Inadequate supervision and peer review system limitations can contribute to misconduct.
    • These risk factors are present or could emerge within the nursing profession.

    Conclusions:

    • Nursing must actively address the potential for scientific misconduct.
    • Implementing robust ethical training and mentorship for young scientists is crucial.
    • Modifying tenure guidelines and encouraging replication studies can uphold research integrity.
    Keywords:
    Biomedical and Behavioral Research

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