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Beyond the BARRIERS Scale: commonly reported barriers to research use.
Alison M Hutchinson1, Linda Johnston
1School of Nursing, The University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. amh@unimelb.edu.au
The Journal of Nursing Administration
|April 13, 2006
Summary
Bridging the research-practice gap requires addressing common barriers to research use. Nurse administrators can overcome these obstacles with targeted strategies for implementing evidence-based practice.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Management
- Evidence-Based Practice
Background:
- The evidence-based practice movement emphasizes translating research into clinical settings.
- A significant gap persists between research findings and their practical application in healthcare.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the most frequently reported barriers hindering the utilization of research in clinical practice.
- To provide actionable recommendations for nurse administrators to overcome these identified barriers.
Main Methods:
- A systematic examination of findings from studies employing the Barriers to Research Utilization Scale.
- Analysis of commonly cited obstacles to research adoption in healthcare settings.
Main Results:
- Consistently reported barriers to research utilization were identified across multiple studies.
- Key challenges impede the effective translation of research evidence into nursing practice.
Conclusions:
- Understanding and addressing these barriers is crucial for successful evidence-based practice implementation.
- Nurse administrators play a vital role in facilitating research use and improving patient care outcomes.