Review of Self-Report Measures for Research Utilization in Healthcare
Author Information
Author(s): Janet E. Squires, Carole A. Estabrooks, Hannah M. O'Rourke, Petter Gustavsson, Christine V. Newburn-Cook, Lars Wallin
Primary Institution: Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Hypothesis
What are the psychometric properties of self-report research utilization measures used in healthcare?
Conclusion
The review highlights significant underdevelopment in the measurement of research utilization and calls for methodological improvements.
Supporting Evidence
- 60 unique self-report research utilization measures were identified.
- Only 32 studies reported reliability, with most measures lacking validity evidence.
- Many measures were proxy measures of research utilization rather than direct assessments.
Takeaway
This study looked at how well different surveys measure how healthcare workers use research in their practice, finding many problems with the surveys.
Methodology
A systematic review of literature reporting the use or development of self-report research utilization measures, including database searches and assessments of acceptability, reliability, and validity.
Potential Biases
Potential reporting bias in reliability statistics.
Limitations
Limited reporting of validity evidence and acceptability; many measures do not directly assess research utilization.
Participant Demographics
The majority of studies involved healthcare providers, particularly nurses, with some studies including healthcare decision makers.
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