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Published on: February 19, 2021
Searching for the intervention in intervention research reports.
Vicki S Conn1, Pamela S Cooper, Todd M Ruppar
1Sinclair School of Nursing, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211, USA. conn@missouri.edu
Summary
Nursing intervention descriptions in research reports are often incomplete, hindering evidence-based practice. Many studies lack sufficient detail for replication or real-world application.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Research
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Scientific Communication
Background:
- Precisely described interventions are crucial for advancing nursing practice and future research.
- Inconsistent intervention reporting can impede the translation of research findings into clinical settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize the completeness and quality of intervention descriptions in published nursing research.
- To identify common deficiencies in reporting intervention details.
Main Methods:
- Quantitative content analysis of 141 nursing research articles published in 2005.
- Normative analysis to assess intervention content and delivery details.
- Physical unit analysis to compare space allocated to intervention versus other methodological descriptions.
Main Results:
- Many articles provided incomplete intervention details, with dose and frequency often undefined.
- Delivery settings and interventionist credentials were frequently unclear, especially for psychological and behavioral interventions.
- Only 27% of studies offered sufficient detail for potential replication or practice translation.
Conclusions:
- Intervention descriptions in general nursing journals frequently lack the necessary detail to establish a robust evidence base for practice.
- Improved reporting standards for nursing interventions are needed to enhance research reproducibility and clinical applicability.
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