TY - JOUR
T1 - A survey of research-related activities and perceived barriers to research utilization among professional oncology nurses.
AU - Walczak, J. R.
AU - McGuire, D. B.
AU - Haisfield, M. E.
AU - Beezley, A.
PY - 1994/5
Y1 - 1994/5
N2 - PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES: To identify nursing staff members' current research-related activities, knowledge of research utilization, and perceived barriers to using research in practice. DESIGN: Descriptive, cross-sectional survey design with self-report questionnaires. SETTING: National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center located in a mid-Atlantic metropolitan area. SAMPLE: Convenience sample of 82 registered nurses employed in the cancer center who completed and returned the questionnaire; the majority had baccalaureate degrees or higher, were an average of 33 years old, were nurses for a mean of 8.8 years, and worked at the center a mean of 5.6 years. METHODS: Four-part, 38-item, self-report questionnaires were distributed to nursing staff and a leadership group by members of the departmental Nursing Research Committee; respondents returned completed questionnaires to designated locations in the center. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Knowledge and attitudes about research utilization, perceived barriers to using research in practice, and current research-related activities. FINDINGS: Most respondents were familiar with the concept of research utilization and found research to be of value to their practice. They cited a number of barriers to using research findings and reported little participation in research-related activities. Advanced clinical practitioners with master's degrees tended to participate more frequently in research-related activities. CONCLUSIONS: Although nurses appeared to be aware of research utilization and value it, they perceived barriers to using research findings in practice and did not routinely participate in research-related activities. The findings support other research in this area and reveal educational needs. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: The findings provided baseline information for a departmental research utilization program and suggested strategies and activities that could be incorporated into the program.
AB - PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES: To identify nursing staff members' current research-related activities, knowledge of research utilization, and perceived barriers to using research in practice. DESIGN: Descriptive, cross-sectional survey design with self-report questionnaires. SETTING: National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center located in a mid-Atlantic metropolitan area. SAMPLE: Convenience sample of 82 registered nurses employed in the cancer center who completed and returned the questionnaire; the majority had baccalaureate degrees or higher, were an average of 33 years old, were nurses for a mean of 8.8 years, and worked at the center a mean of 5.6 years. METHODS: Four-part, 38-item, self-report questionnaires were distributed to nursing staff and a leadership group by members of the departmental Nursing Research Committee; respondents returned completed questionnaires to designated locations in the center. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Knowledge and attitudes about research utilization, perceived barriers to using research in practice, and current research-related activities. FINDINGS: Most respondents were familiar with the concept of research utilization and found research to be of value to their practice. They cited a number of barriers to using research findings and reported little participation in research-related activities. Advanced clinical practitioners with master's degrees tended to participate more frequently in research-related activities. CONCLUSIONS: Although nurses appeared to be aware of research utilization and value it, they perceived barriers to using research findings in practice and did not routinely participate in research-related activities. The findings support other research in this area and reveal educational needs. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: The findings provided baseline information for a departmental research utilization program and suggested strategies and activities that could be incorporated into the program.
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M3 - Article
C2 - 8047469
AN - SCOPUS:0028431657
SN - 0190-535X
VL - 21
SP - 710
EP - 715
JO - Oncology nursing forum
JF - Oncology nursing forum
IS - 4
ER -