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Conceptual frameworks used in funded nursing health services research projects
1Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, USA.
Nursing Economic$
|September 13, 2007
Summary
Health services research in nursing needs theoretical frameworks to guide investigations. Developing unique nursing conceptualizations will enhance the coherence and impact of future health care research.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Nursing Science
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Theories provide structure and focus for research, limiting variables.
- Nursing has a growing need for health services research concerning care delivery, costs, quality, and outcomes.
- Existing nursing health services research utilizes diverse, often investigator-created, conceptual models.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of theoretical frameworks in nursing health services research.
- To explore the current landscape of conceptual models used in nursing workforce research.
- To anticipate the development of novel nursing-centric theories for health services research.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of conceptual frameworks in funded health services research grants.
- Review of literature on the role of theory in scientific investigation.
- Synthesis of existing research approaches in nursing and healthcare.
Main Results:
- Nursing health services research currently employs a wide array of conceptual models.
- Many conceptual models in use are developed by individual investigators.
- There is a recognized need for more integrated theoretical approaches.
Conclusions:
- The development of integrated theories and conceptual frameworks is crucial for advancing nursing health services research.
- Future nursing-specific conceptualizations integrating clinical, organizational, financial, and outcome variables are anticipated.
- Such frameworks will guide future research and improve the coherence of the nursing health services research field.
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