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A Delphi study on research priorities for trauma nursing
E W Bayley1, T Richmond, E L Noroian
1School of Nursing, Widener University, Chester, PA 19013-5792.
Summary
This study identified top trauma nursing research priorities. Key questions focus on preventing patient complications and improving trauma care provider education.
Area of Science:
- Trauma Care
- Nursing Research
- Patient Welfare
Background:
- Trauma nursing requires ongoing research to improve patient outcomes.
- Identifying research priorities ensures relevance and impact for practicing nurses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and prioritize critical research questions in trauma patient care.
- To determine research areas of significant interest to trauma nurses.
Main Methods:
- A three-round Delphi technique involving 208 experienced trauma nurses.
- Nurses rated research questions on patient welfare impact and value for practice.
- Data analysis determined rank order for 111 categorized research items.
Main Results:
- Nine research questions ranked in the top 20 for both criteria.
- Top priorities include preventing pulmonary/circulatory complications and aspiration.
- Effective educational methods for trauma care providers also ranked highly.
Conclusions:
- Established research priorities guide future nursing and collaborative trauma care investigations.
- This study provides direction for impactful trauma nursing research.