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Mixed methods systematic review exploring mentorship outcomes in nursing academia
Lorelli Nowell1, Jill M Norris1, Kelly Mrklas2,3
1Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Journal of Advanced Nursing
|September 22, 2016
Summary
This systematic review found that mentorship positively impacts nursing professionals across various outcomes. However, the methodological quality of existing studies on nursing mentorship needs improvement for stronger evidence.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Academic Mentorship
- Evidence Synthesis
Background:
- Global nursing education institutions advocate for mentorship programs.
- While mentorship shows promise in other fields, its impact in nursing academia is not well-established.
- A comprehensive review of existing evidence is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a mixed methods systematic review.
- To critically examine the evidence base for mentorship within nursing academia.
Main Methods:
- Searched five databases (MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE, ERIC, PsycINFO) and grey literature.
- Included quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods studies.
- Assessed study quality using Joanna Briggs Institute criteria and synthesized findings using a convergent qualitative design.
Main Results:
- Included 34 studies out of 3001 retrieved records.
- Mentorship demonstrated positive effects on behavioral, career, attitudinal, relational, and motivational outcomes.
- A significant weakness identified was the overall low methodological quality of the included studies.
Conclusions:
- Findings can guide the development of more effective mentorship interventions in nursing.
- Highlights the need for more rigorous research methodologies to assess mentorship outcomes in academia.
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