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Public health nursing research priorities: a collaborative Delphi study

T R Misener1, J G Watkins, J Ossege

  • 1Department of Family and Community Health Nursing, College of Nursing, University of South Carolina, Columbia 29208.

Public Health Nursing (Boston, Mass.)
|April 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Practicing public health nurses identified key research priorities in maternal-child health, home health, and workforce issues. They believe the nursing profession should lead research in these critical areas.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health Nursing
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Identifying research priorities is crucial for advancing public health nursing practice.
  • Understanding the needs of practicing nurses informs relevant and impactful research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify research questions and priorities in public health nursing.
  • To assess the profession's readiness to lead research in identified areas.

Main Methods:

  • A modified Delphi survey was used with practicing public health nurses.
  • Two rounds of surveys were conducted to rank 76 research priorities.

Main Results:

  • Three main categories of research priorities emerged: maternal-child/family planning outcomes, home health outcomes, and workforce issues (recruitment, retention, satisfaction, image).

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  • A consensus was reached on research priorities, aligning with national health objectives.
  • 62% of identified priorities were considered appropriate for nursing leadership.

    • Conclusions:

    • Front-line public health nurses have identified critical research needs.
    • The nursing profession is prepared to lead research in key areas to improve health outcomes and practice conditions.