Is research in the practice setting feasible?

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Clinical Practice Research

Background:

• Staff development educators are crucial for supporting nurses in practice-oriented research.
• Integrating research into clinical practice is essential for professional development.

Purpose of the Study:

• To outline strategies for staff development educators to facilitate practice-oriented research.
• To demonstrate how to create an environment supportive of nursing research.

Main Methods:

• Establishing a "working committee" within existing quality assurance or standards committees.
• Utilizing committee chair roles for staff development educators.
• Connecting research terminology with the nursing process.

Main Results:

• Nurses can be guided to recognize research potential in everyday practice.
• Relating research concepts to the nursing process enhances understanding.
• Client care problems serve as practical examples for research.

Conclusions:

• Staff development educators are pivotal in promoting research utilization by nurses.
• A structured committee approach can empower nurses to conduct practice-oriented research.
• This facilitates positive changes in client care and nursing practice.