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Research priorities for respiratory nursing: a UK-wide Delphi study.
Carol Ann Kelly1, Andrew J Kirkcaldy2, Melissa Pilkington2
1Postgraduate Medical Institute, Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, UK.
This study identified key research priorities for respiratory nurses in the UK. Top areas include patient understanding of asthma control and the effectiveness of nurse-led interventions.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Research
- Respiratory Care
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Respiratory nurses are vital to healthcare delivery.
- There is a significant gap in published nurse-led research within respiratory care.
- A national research strategy is needed to guide future respiratory nursing studies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and prioritize research areas for respiratory nursing in the UK.
- To inform the development of a national research strategy for respiratory nursing.
- To address the lack of practice-focused, nurse-led research.
Main Methods:
- A modified three-round Delphi study was employed.
- Electronic surveys were distributed to members of UK professional respiratory organizations.
- Consensus was determined using pre-defined criteria (70% agreement).
Main Results:
- 363 responses were collected across three rounds.
- The top five research priorities identified were: patient understanding of asthma control, clinical and cost-effectiveness of respiratory nurse interventions, impact of nurse-led clinics, inhaler technique, and prevention of exacerbations/symptom management.
- This study provides the first UK-based identification of respiratory nursing research priorities.
Conclusions:
- This research provides crucial direction for future respiratory nursing studies.
- The findings have potential international significance for respiratory nursing research.
- Prioritizing these areas can enhance the quality and impact of respiratory nursing practice.
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