Identifying clinical nursing research priorities

Area of Science:

• Nursing Research
• Healthcare Management
• Patient Welfare

Background:

• Identifying significant nursing research questions is crucial for advancing patient care.
• A nursing research committee initiated a project to address this need at a Southern university hospital.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify and prioritize nursing research questions most significant to patient welfare.
• To outline the project development process.
• To discuss recommendations derived from the survey.

Main Methods:

• Utilized the Delphi survey technique over three rounds.
• Involved 97 nurses from clinical, administrative, and educational roles.
• Achieved group consensus on priority research areas.

Main Results:

• Established priority areas for nursing research at the institution.
• Identified key topics significant to patient welfare.

Conclusions:

• The Delphi technique effectively facilitated consensus on nursing research priorities.
• The identified priorities provide a roadmap for future research to enhance patient care.