Scientific integrity among nursing students participating in the Scientific Initiation Program: An exploratory study
Natállia Rodrigues Araújo da Silva1, Gabriela Cristina Cantisani Pádua1, Maria Rita Carvalho Garbi Novaes2
1Universidade de Brasília, Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Brasília, DF, Brazil.
Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da U S P
|April 9, 2020
Summary
Nursing students understand scientific integrity principles but don't always apply them. Integrating research ethics early into academic curricula is crucial for responsible scientific practices.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Scientific Integrity
- Research Ethics
Background:
- Scientific initiation programs offer valuable research experience.
- Understanding scientific integrity is essential for nursing students.
- Ethical conduct in research is paramount in scientific endeavors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess nursing students' understanding and practices of scientific integrity.
- To explore how students in scientific initiation programs perceive research ethics.
- To identify knowledge gaps and behavioral discrepancies in scientific practices.
Main Methods:
- An exploratory quantitative study was conducted.
- Interviews were held with nursing students in the Scientific Initiation Program.
- Data was collected from 50 participating nursing students.
Main Results:
- Most students demonstrated good knowledge of research processes.
- Students were aware of good scientific practices but did not always adhere to them.
- Formal education was the primary source of ethics knowledge, with research groups also recognized.
Conclusions:
- Research experiences are vital for nursing students' education and training.
- Early integration of good research practices into the curriculum is recommended.
- Continuous reinforcement of scientific integrity principles is necessary for responsible research conduct.
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