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    • Nursing Research
    • Qualitative Methods
    • Healthcare Quality Improvement

    Background:

    • Q methodology is underutilized in nursing despite its potential for understanding subjective viewpoints.
    • Identifying local perspectives is crucial for implementing evidence-based practices effectively.
    • Barriers and facilitators to evidence-based practice in nursing require in-depth exploration.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To demonstrate the application of Q methodology in nursing quality improvement.
    • To explore nurses' subjective viewpoints on providing skin-to-skin care (SSC) after cesarean birth.
    • To identify facilitators and barriers to implementing SSC in the context of cesarean delivery.

    Main Methods:

    • Q methodology was employed to analyze nurses' subjective viewpoints.
    • A Q-sort methodology was used to capture attitudes towards skin-to-skin care.
    • The study focused on the implementation of evidence-based practice in maternity care.

    Main Results:

    • Q methodology successfully identified distinct viewpoints among nurses regarding skin-to-skin care.
    • Specific facilitators and barriers to the provision of skin-to-skin care were elucidated.
    • The study highlighted the value of Q methodology in understanding nuanced perspectives in nursing.

    Conclusions:

    • Q methodology is a valuable tool for nursing research and quality improvement initiatives.
    • Understanding nurses' attitudes is essential for successful implementation of practices like skin-to-skin care.
    • This approach can uncover critical insights into the adoption of evidence-based practices in maternity nursing.