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Nursing research: a position paper.

J Greenwood

    Journal of Advanced Nursing
    |January 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Orthodox nursing research often fails to produce relevant clinical findings due to a misunderstanding of nursing. Action research is proposed as a more suitable method for investigating nursing as a social phenomenon and practice discipline.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Science
    • Social Science Research Methods

    Background:

    • Traditional nursing research paradigms may not adequately capture the complexities of clinical practice.
    • A disconnect exists between research outputs and their practical application in nursing.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the reasons behind the perceived irrelevance of orthodox nursing research findings.
    • To critique existing research monographs to illustrate the identified issues.
    • To advocate for action research as a more appropriate methodology for nursing.

    Main Methods:

    • Critical analysis of established nursing research approaches.
    • Examination and critique of specific research monographs (Hayward, 1975; Ogier, 1982).
    • Theoretical explication of nursing as a social phenomenon and practice discipline.

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    Main Results:

    • Orthodox research methods stem from a fundamental misunderstanding of nursing's nature.
    • This misunderstanding leads to findings that lack clinical relevance.
    • Action research is uniquely suited for studying nursing.

    Conclusions:

    • Revising research methodologies is crucial for enhancing the clinical applicability of nursing research.
    • Understanding nursing as a social practice necessitates specific research approaches like action research.
    • Action research offers a viable alternative for generating relevant and impactful nursing knowledge.