Exploring the research culture of nurses and allied health professionals (<scp>AHP</scp>s) in a research‐focused and a non‐research‐focused healthcare organisation in the <scp>UK</scp>

Luckson, Manju; Duncan, Fiona; Rajai, Azita; Haigh, Carol

doi:10.1111/jocn.14264

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“…Whilst this may present some degree of response bias it may also be a closer representation of what the real enablers and barriers are for researchers across the different professions. Survey response rates vary greatly in the available literature from 6% in podiatrist 20 increasing to 24% in allied health and nursing, 5 through to 54% across the allied health professional group. 8 A recent study by Kidd et al highlighted survey response rates to be lower when surveys are administered electronically compared to those on paper.…”

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“…Many countries worldwide have advocated the importance of research capacity building among health-care professionals. [1][2][3][4][5] In Australia, research capacity building in health professionals has been a primary focus over the last decade, and in public health organisations is undertaken by a range of professions including allied health, nursing and medical professionals. It is recognised that health settings engaged in research have improved patient outcomes.…”

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<p>Assessment of Health Research Capacity in Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD): A Study on Medical, Nursing and Allied Health Professionals</p>

Lee¹,

Byth²,

Gifford³

et al. 2020

JMDH

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Background: Research should inform clinical decision-making and evidence-based practice for all health professionals. To build research capacity among all health professionals, there is a need to measure the levels of research capacity and identify the gaps and needs of healthcare professionals. The aim of the study was to better understand the research culture and capacity of health professionals (medical, nursing and allied health) in Western Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, Australia. Methods: A research capacity and culture tool (RCCT) survey was electronically distributed to all health staff in WSLHD. Data were collected between November 2016 and January 2017. Participants were surveyed through a 10-point Likert scale that measured research capacity at the individual, team and organisational levels. Results: A total of 393 health staff responded to the study: allied health practitioners (46.3%), nursing staff (35.4%) and medical practitioners (18.3%). Females made 76% of the sample, and 54% were aged between 35 and 54 years. Individual responses were different across professions, with an average median score for medical 6.3 (95% CI 5.8-6.9), allied health 5.3 (95% CI 4.9-5.7) and nursing 4.5 (95% CI 4.1-5.0) after adjustment for age and gender. Team responses for medical staff (average median score 5.9 95% CI 5.3-6.4) were higher than allied health (4.1 95% CI 3.7-4.6) and nursing (4.3 95% CI 3.8-4.8), after adjusting for age and gender. However, there were no differences between the three professions for the organisational responses. Allied health and nursing staff were less confident in obtaining research funding, submitting ethics applications, writing for publication and mentoring colleagues about research. Conclusion:This study demonstrates the individual research capacity for medical, allied health and nursing professionals are different. Research capacity building needs to be individually tailored to the specific needs of each profession. This research will inform future capacity building activities and training for health professionals in a large public health organisation of Sydney, Australia.

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<p>Assessment of Health Research Capacity in Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD): A Study on Medical, Nursing and Allied Health Professionals</p>

Lee¹,

Byth²,

Gifford³

et al. 2020

JMDH

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“…Cultivating research culture is also a major measure to be implemented in hospital (Luckson et al, 2018;Begley et al, 2014). An embracing research culture and environment can be created through providing the relevant critical researchers and support, identifying the importance of research within a department, as well as building an open and harmonious working atmosphere (Moore et al, 2012;Wilkes et al, 2013).…”

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Determinants of research ability among nurses in a tertiary hospital in China: A cross-sectional survey

Ming-zhu¹,

Ri-hua²,

Qiao-cong³

et al. 2019

J. Edu. Res. Rev.

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The existing literature on research ability among clinical nurses in tertiary hospitals in well-developed areas in China is sparse. The aim of this study is to explore the level of research ability and its determinants among clinical nurses in China. A cross-sectional survey was conducted and a total of 627 registered clinical nurses were recruited and surveyed with the Scale of Nursing Scientific Research ability. T-test and One-way ANOVA were used in this study.Quantitative results showed that the mean scores for the research ability was 49.64 (SD 23.60, range 0～120). 559 (89.2%) nurses had weak research ability and 68 (10.8%) had high level of research ability. After adjustment for confounding by multiple linear regressions, this study also demonstrated that determinants including the frequency of reading nursing research articles and the number of participating in research projects were independently associated with research ability.

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“…There are a number of barriers that can hamper research endeavors within health organization contexts (Luckson et al, 2018). For example, research and researchers can be seen as distant, mechanized, hard to understand, and driven by governmental forces (Grady & Keenan, 2014).…”

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Building Social Work Research Capacity in a Busy Metropolitan Hospital

Donley

Moon

2020

Research on Social Work Practice

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Purpose: Recently, public health networks in Australia have introduced clinical research specialists to drive research in the allied health professions by helping clinical social workers engage in research. This study examines the benefits of a flexible research program for busy social work novice and experienced clinicians. Methods: Thirty hospital-based social workers were allocated a total of 12 research projects. Participants were given a mixed-methods survey both pre and post an education program with 17 responses for the presurvey and 12 responses postsurvey. The responses were coded via thematic analysis. Results: Despite initial clinician apprehension, the majority of participants found it beneficial. In the busy hospital context, support that was valued included simplified information and regular mentorship and training. Discussion: The role of a research lead with management support is pivotal in promoting a positive research culture and active research. However, clinical demand still reduces capacity to engage in research.

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Exploring the research culture of nurses and allied health professionals (AHPs) in a research‐focused and a non‐research‐focused healthcare organisation in the UK

Abstract: The study highlighted the need to include a whole-level approach in organisation to improve research culture and to include communication within the Cooke's framework if evidence-based practice is to influence the quality of patient care.

Cited by 33 publications

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<p>Assessment of Health Research Capacity in Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD): A Study on Medical, Nursing and Allied Health Professionals</p>

<p>Assessment of Health Research Capacity in Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD): A Study on Medical, Nursing and Allied Health Professionals</p>

Determinants of research ability among nurses in a tertiary hospital in China: A cross-sectional survey

Building Social Work Research Capacity in a Busy Metropolitan Hospital

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