Orthopaedic nursing research priorities: a Delphi study

Area of Science:

• Orthopaedic Nursing
• Nursing Research
• Healthcare Management

Background:

• The National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses (NAON) has a mission to support research.
• Specialty nursing organizations play a role in identifying research priorities.
• NAON was prompted to define its research emphasis.

Purpose of the Study:

• To determine and establish research priorities within the field of orthopaedic nursing.
• To guide future research endeavors and funding within NAON.
• To align NAON's research focus with national nursing research objectives.

Main Methods:

• A study was conducted by the NAON Research Committee.
• The methodology involved identifying and prioritizing research areas relevant to orthopaedic nursing.
• Data collection and analysis were performed to establish consensus on priorities.

Main Results:

• The study successfully identified key research priorities for orthopaedic nursing.
• Specific areas of emphasis were determined based on the committee's findings.
• The results provide a roadmap for future research initiatives.

Conclusions:

• Establishing clear research priorities is crucial for advancing orthopaedic nursing.
• The identified priorities will direct future research efforts and resource allocation.
• This study supports NAON's commitment to research excellence in orthopaedic nursing.