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Deans identify factors which inhibit and facilitate nursing research
Journal of Advanced Nursing
|September 1, 1984
Summary
A supportive institutional climate enhances nursing research productivity. Identifying and overcoming barriers to research is crucial for nurse scientists and academic institutions.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Research
- Academic Administration
Background:
- Nursing research productivity is vital for evidence-based practice.
- Institutional support significantly influences research output.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify factors influencing nursing research productivity.
- To explore strategies for enhancing research output in nursing schools.
Main Methods:
- Survey of 102 deans from schools of nursing in the USA.
- Qualitative analysis of institutional climate and research barriers.
Main Results:
- An appreciative and rewarding institutional climate positively impacts research productivity.
- Specific barriers to nursing research were identified.
- Methods to overcome these barriers were proposed.
Conclusions:
- Fostering a supportive research environment is essential for nursing schools.
- Addressing identified barriers can improve nursing research productivity and impact.