Charting the course of pediatric nursing research: the SPN Delphi study

Angela Green1, Bonnie Gance-Cleveland2, Andrea Smith3

  • 1Arkansas Children's Hospital, Little Rock, AR.

Insights

The Society of Pediatric Nurses identified top research priorities and challenges. These findings will guide pediatric nursing practice, education, and policy for the next ten years.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nursing
  • Healthcare Research

Background:

  • The Society of Pediatric Nurses (SPN) aimed to identify critical areas for nursing research.
  • Key challenges facing the field of pediatric nursing were also a focus.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and prioritize nursing research needs in pediatric care.
  • To determine significant challenges impacting pediatric nursing.

Main Methods:

  • A three-round Delphi study was employed.
  • The study utilized electronic data collection from SPN members.

Main Results:

  • The top 10 priorities for pediatric nursing research were identified.
  • The top 10 challenges facing pediatric nursing were determined.

Conclusions:

  • The identified priorities and challenges will inform pediatric nursing practice.
  • These findings will guide pediatric nursing education, policy, and administration for the upcoming decade.

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