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Predictors of nurses' involvement in research activities
Western Journal of Nursing Research
|April 1, 1994
Summary
Nurses value clinical nursing research and desire more time for research activities. Prior research education, perceived support, and positive attitudes predict increased nurse research involvement.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Clinical Research
- Healthcare Studies
Background:
- Practicing nurses with clinical expertise often have limited involvement in clinical nursing research.
- Increasing nurse participation enhances the relevance of clinical studies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To survey nurses' research attitudes, work environment, and involvement.
- To identify factors influencing research participation among practicing nurses.
Main Methods:
- A survey was administered to 1,217 nurses across nine healthcare agencies.
- Descriptive statistics and discriminant function analysis were employed.
Main Results:
- Nurses expressed a high value for nursing research and a desire for more research time.
- Prior research instruction, awareness of support, and positive research attitudes significantly predicted research participation.
Conclusions:
- Nurses are receptive to research and value its importance.
- Interventions focusing on education, support, and fostering positive attitudes can increase nurse engagement in research activities.