Development of nursing research in Jordan (1986-2012).

Area of Science:

• Nursing Research
• Health Sciences
• Jordan

Background:

• Nursing research is crucial for advancing nursing education, clinical practice, and health policy in Jordan.
• It helps establish research priorities to guide future scientific endeavors in the country.

Purpose of the Study:

• To comprehensively review nursing research in Jordan.
• The review analyzed research topics, data collection settings, methodologies, theoretical frameworks, and funding sources.

Main Methods:

• A systematic search of multiple databases (MEDLINE, CINAHL, Google Scholar, PubMed) and national sources was conducted.
• Articles published in English or Arabic up to December 2012 were included.

Main Results:

• Out of 462 reviewed articles, nursing management was the most frequent topic (23%).
• Most studies (44%) were conducted in hospitals, predominantly quantitative (77%), and often university-funded (29%).
• A significant portion (21%) did not directly address improving nursing education or practice in Jordan.

Conclusions:

• Nursing research in Jordan has begun to develop, with significant growth observed since the return of the first PhD-qualified nurse in 1986.
• Jordanian nurses, in collaboration with international peers, are actively contributing to the body of nursing knowledge through publications.