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A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting

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Published on: January 12, 2018

International differences in nursing research, 2005-2006.

Denise F Polit¹, Cheryl Tatano Beck

¹Humanalysis, Inc., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USA. dpolit@rocketmail.com

Journal of Nursing Scholarship : an Official Publication of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

|April 2, 2009

Summary

International nursing research varies significantly by country in focus, methods, and authorship. These differences in nursing research have implications for global healthcare practices.

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A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting

A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting

Published on: January 12, 2018

Area of Science:

Nursing Research
Global Health
Health Sciences

Background:

Nursing research characteristics can vary significantly across different countries.
Understanding these variations is crucial for global health advancements and practice harmonization.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare the characteristics of nursing research conducted in various countries.
To analyze differences in study focus, methodology, authorship, and funding.

Main Methods:

A cross-sectional analysis of 1,072 nursing studies published in leading English-language journals in 2005-2006.
Data extraction included study participants, authors, specialty area, funding, and methodological attributes.
Studies from 15 countries/regional groupings were compared.

Main Results:

Significant international variations were observed in nursing research focus, with nurse-centered studies prevalent in Europe, Australia, and Canada, and patient-centered studies in Asia and the US.
Qualitative research dominated in some European countries, while Asian nurse researchers predominantly conducted quantitative and intervention studies.
Differences in reporting demographic data and research funding were also significant across countries.

Conclusions:

Over 1,000 nursing studies reveal substantial inter-country differences in research focus, methods, and authorship patterns.
These international disparities in nursing research have direct implications for nursing practice globally.
Addressing these differences can help inform and improve healthcare outcomes worldwide.