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1Malissa A. Mulkey, PhD, APRN, CCNS, CCRN, CNRN, is Clinical Nurse Specialist, UNC REX Healthcare, Raleigh, North Carolina.
Journal for Nurses in Professional Development
|March 30, 2021
Summary
Nurses face barriers bridging the practice-research gap, impacting quality and safety. This article explores individual nurse strategies, barriers, and solutions for nursing leaders to improve research integration.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Quality
- Evidence-Based Practice
Background:
- Nurses are tasked with research participation, yet a persistent practice-research gap exists.
- Existing system-level strategies have failed to adequately address individual nurse barriers.
- This gap has significant implications for patient care quality and safety.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify barriers hindering individual nurses from engaging in research and scholarly inquiry.
- To explore potential solutions and strategies to overcome these barriers.
- To provide implications and recommendations for nursing leaders and researchers.
Main Methods:
- This article presents a descriptive analysis of barriers and solutions.
- It synthesizes existing literature and expert perspectives on the practice-research gap.
- Focus is placed on individual nurse-level factors and actionable strategies.
Main Results:
- Significant barriers exist at the individual nurse level, preventing research participation.
- Systemic issues often overlook the unique challenges faced by frontline nurses.
- Targeted individual strategies are crucial for bridging the practice-research gap.
Conclusions:
- Nursing leaders must prioritize addressing individual nurse barriers to research engagement.
- Implementing tailored solutions can enhance nurses' scholarly inquiry and evidence-based practice.
- Focusing on individual nurses is essential for improving healthcare quality and safety.
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