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Research capacity in nursing: a concept analysis based on a scoping review
Qirong Chen1, Mei Sun1, Siyuan Tang2
1Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
BMJ Open
|November 23, 2019
Summary
Research capacity in nursing, defined as the ability to conduct sustainable nursing research in context, is crucial for the discipline
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Healthcare Research
- Concept Analysis
Background:
- Research capacity in nursing is vital for advancing the discipline.
- The term 'research capacity in nursing' is often used without a clear, consistent definition.
- A precise understanding is needed to effectively develop and implement nursing research initiatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To clarify the concept of research capacity in nursing.
- To identify the core conceptual components of research capacity in nursing.
- To establish a clear definition using the Pragmatic Utility method.
Main Methods:
- A scoping review was conducted.
- The Pragmatic Utility method was employed for concept analysis.
- Literature was systematically searched across major academic databases (PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Scopus, Web of Science, PQDT) from 2009-2019.
Main Results:
- Antecedents of research capacity include competence, motivation, infrastructure, and collaboration.
- Key attributes are non-individual level, context-embeddedness, and sustainability.
- Nursing research is the direct outcome, with allied concepts including nursing research competency and evidence-based practice capacity.
Conclusions:
- Research capacity in nursing is the sustainable, context-specific ability to conduct nursing research at a non-individual level.
- It is critical for nursing discipline development and positive healthcare outcomes.
- Further research is recommended to explore allied concepts and their relationships.
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