Nursing research priorities based on CINAHL database: A scoping review

Abstract

Aim To analyse nursing research based on the CINAHL database to identify research priorities for nursing. Design A scoping literature review was conducted. The CINAHL Plus (EBSCO) Full Text was searched between 2012–2018. Methods Out of 1522 original publications, 91 fulfilled the inclusion criteria. The Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal tools were applied. Data were analysed by a thematic analysis method. Results A strong emphasis should be put on development and evaluation of nursing theories and, in addition, randomized controlled trial studies, meta‐synthesis, experimental and intervention studies are needed in nursing research. Development of competencies and skills in the nursing profession ought to be studied more extensively and research should be focused on variety fields of nursing practice.

Barriers and Facilitators Perceived by Spanish Experts Concerning Nursing Research: A Delphi Study

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“…While, in a study involving seven countries, it was noted as a concern that research in nursing science may be compromised due to the primary supervision of nursing doctoral students by non-nurse supervisors [10], in our context it does not appear as a threat with a sufficient degree of consensus, although this phenomenon does exist. Nevertheless, it has been recently pointed out that nursing as a discipline is rather young and the theoretical development of nursing knowledge is even more recent [17]. The main difficulty in this field is the lack of connection between the healthcare institutions and the university.…”

“…It has been recommended to periodically reevaluate the academic programs of the nursing teaching centers to ensure that their approach is adapted to the current challenges, thus improving productivity [16]. In a context in which research excellence is a priority [17], and taking into account that access to external funding sources for the development of research projects requires a high competitive level, it seems logical to examine the current situation to know if it is necessary to make changes. In this sense, the Delphi method itself can provide elements for planning future scenarios [18].…”

Apoiando a educação em pesquisa dos graduandos de enfermagem

“…O desenvolvimento de competências e habilidades está entre as principais prioridades de pesquisa de Enfermagem, uma vez que estudos mais robustos são necessários para o avanço do conhecimento de Enfermagem em diversas áreas da prática 18 . Especificamente, habilidades relacionadas à metodologia de pesquisa em Enfermagem e expertise em prática avançada de Enfermagem foram identificadas como principais prioridades de Enfermagem, as quais o programa de treinamento já aborda.…”

Evidence-Based Research in Nursing Science: A Reproducible Framework

“…With the dramatically increasing amount of the published papers in health care, the expectations from nurse scientists for acquiring knowledge and skills for verifying the quality of research have been doubled (Erickson & Pappas, 2020). Consequently, verifying the findings of research has become one of the essential skills for preventing poor research designs, HARKing (Hypothesizing After the Results are Known), p-hacking, and selective reporting of positive findings (Hopia & Heikkilä, 2020;Miyakawa, 2020). Without this fundamental effort, the pipelines of nursing research, scientific evidence, and nursing practice may not be firmly connected (Figure 1).…”