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Undergraduate Nursing Students' Experiences in Graduation Research Projects: A Descriptive Phenomenological Study
Fatma Abdelaziz Mohammed1,2, Jebril Al-Hrinat3,4, Mona Metwally El-Sayed5,6
1Critical Care and Emergency Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Cairo University, Cairo City, Egypt.
SAGE Open Nursing
|June 18, 2026
Summary
Nursing students gain valuable research skills from graduation projects, but face challenges like time constraints. Enhancing mentorship and adjusting curricula can improve their experience and readiness for evidence-based practice.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education Research
- Qualitative Health Research
Background:
- Integrating research into nursing education is crucial for evidence-based practice.
- Nursing students often face challenges in research engagement, impacting academic and clinical development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the lived experiences of nursing students in graduation research projects.
- To identify perceived benefits, challenges, and support needs during research training.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive phenomenological approach with 38 nursing students in Saudi Arabia.
- Data collected via focus group discussions, semi-structured interviews, and surveys.
- Colaizzi's method used for data analysis, adhering to COREQ guidelines.
Main Results:
- Key themes: Skill Development, Mentorship/Peer Support, Barriers, and Curricular Recommendations.
- Students valued research competency acquisition and clinical application.
- Challenges included time, methodology, and stress; recommendations included longer project timelines (6-12 months) and earlier research exposure.
Conclusions:
- Graduation research projects foster critical thinking but present structural challenges.
- Targeted interventions like phased training and mentorship are recommended.
- Findings offer insights for refining nursing curricula to enhance evidence-based practice readiness.
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