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[Nursing research development: analysis study]
Rosina Cianelli1, María Teresa Urrutia2, Lilian Ferrer3
1Enfermera Matrona. MSP, PhD. Universidad de Miami, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.
Investigacion Y Educacion En Enfermeria
|October 3, 2022
Summary
The Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Area of Science:
- Nursing Research
- Health Sciences
- Academic Research
Context:
- The School of Nursing at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (SON-UC) aimed to evaluate its research landscape between 2001 and 2004.
- A significant portion of scientific output lacked clear research categorization.
- This necessitated a strategic re-evaluation of research focus.
Purpose:
- To identify existing research areas within the School of Nursing.
- To propose a new framework for enhancing nursing research.
- To foster a more focused and impactful research agenda.
Summary:
- A four-phase methodology involving plan evaluation, informant interviews, literature review, and data triangulation was employed.
- Sixty percent of scientific production from 2001-2004 did not align with established research areas.
- Three new research areas were established: Health Human Resources Formation, Nursing Care Management, and Clinical Nursing Strengthening.
Impact:
- The study recommends aligning research efforts with the newly identified areas.
- This strategic focus aims to bolster research output and enhance the visibility of the School of Nursing.
- The initiative seeks to attract further research funding and collaborations.
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