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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Research
  • Health Sciences
  • Qualitative Research

Background:

  • Doctoral nursing research advances scientific knowledge and evidence-based practice.
  • Analyzing theses reveals research priorities and national variations in nursing scholarship.
  • No prior cross-country analysis systematically examined doctoral nursing research themes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore and describe the diversity and scope of doctoral nursing research themes across eight countries in the Sigma Europe Region.
  • To identify key areas of scholarly focus and shared priorities in doctoral nursing research.
  • To provide insights into current trends and future directions in European nursing scholarship.

Main Methods:

  • Document-based qualitative study utilizing reflexive thematic analysis (Braun & Clarke).
  • Analysis of 431 doctoral nursing thesis summaries defended between January 2020 and December 2023.
  • Systematic search of 15 repositories and direct contact with universities in eight Sigma Europe Region countries.

Main Results:

  • Three overarching domains identified: foundations of nursing practice, systemic/organizational dimensions, and clinical innovation/public health.
  • Ten interrelated themes emerged, including patient-centered care, workforce challenges, digital health, and chronic disease management.
  • Cross-cutting elements like cultural sensitivity and resilience were noted across multiple themes.

Conclusions:

  • Doctoral nursing research in the Sigma Europe Region is broad and deep.
  • Findings underscore nursing's role in addressing healthcare needs with innovative, person-centered solutions.
  • International collaboration is crucial for developing resilient, equitable, and future-ready healthcare systems.