Increasing Research Use in Nursing: A Systematic Review
Author Information
Author(s): David S. Thompson, Carole A. Estabrooks, Shannon Scott-Findlay, Katherine Moore, Lars Wallin
Primary Institution: University of Alberta
Hypothesis
What interventions can effectively increase research use among nurses?
Conclusion
The evidence on how to effectively increase research use in nursing is inconclusive and requires more rigorous studies.
Supporting Evidence
- Three randomized controlled trials and one controlled before-and-after study met the inclusion criteria.
- The most common intervention was education, but its effectiveness was inconclusive.
- Multidisciplinary committees showed some effectiveness in increasing research use.
Takeaway
This study looked at ways to help nurses use research in their work, but found that we don't really know what works best yet.
Methodology
A systematic review of randomized controlled trials and controlled before-and-after studies was conducted using various databases and manual searches.
Potential Biases
Potential biases include reliance on self-reported measures and low methodological quality of included studies.
Limitations
The studies included were of low quality, and the review did not conduct a meta-analysis due to the small number of studies.
Participant Demographics
The studies included nurses from various clinical settings, including oncology and medical-surgical units.
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