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Siv Bäck-Pettersson1, Kirsten P Jensen, Sven Kylén
1Department of Research and Development, NU-Hospital Organisation, Sweden and Primary Health Care Research Development and Education Centre, Trollhättan, Sweden. siv.back-pettersson@vgregion.se
Journal of Clinical Nursing
|November 23, 2012
Summary
This study shows that a Research and Development (R&D) program effectively boosts nurses' research interest and skills. The program fosters professional growth and enhances the capacity to conduct and apply nursing research in clinical settings.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Research
- Clinical Practice
- Professional Development
Background:
- Sustainable research programs are crucial for stimulating nurses' research interest and building research capacity.
- A two-year program integrated academic education and research training for nurses.
- The program aimed to guide nurses from research idea generation to publication.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe clinical nurses' experiences in a Research and Development (R&D) program.
- To evaluate the program's influence on nurses' research interest.
- To assess the impact on nurses' ability to conduct and apply nursing research.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative approach utilizing focus group interviews.
- Twelve registered nurses with bachelor's degrees participated.
- Content analysis was employed for data analysis after one year and at program completion.
Main Results:
- Nurses experienced professional growth and discovered new dimensions in clinical nursing practice.
- Participants felt supported by professional colleagues and developed their professional self-concept.
- The R&D program fostered a sense of being a 'traveller' in nursing research, with key developmental categories.
Conclusions:
- The R&D program effectively stimulates lifelong learning and builds research capacity in nurses.
- Strong leadership and supportive infrastructure are essential for early career nurse researchers.
- The program's structure can serve as a model for enhancing nursing research capabilities in various contexts.
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