Revisiting Nursing Research in Nigeria

Emelonye, Abigail Uchenna; Pitkäaho, Taina; Aregbesola, Alex; Julkunen, K Vehvilainen

doi:10.14194/ijmbr.5.2.5

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“…The second theme reflected the state of nursing research in Lagos state. Findings from this study showed that although research is mandatory for awarding a nursing certificate from diploma to postgraduate level (Emelonye et al, 2016 ), most nurses do not get involved in clinical research after graduation, re‐iterating the poor attitude of nurses to research. This is consistent with the study carried out by Abam et al ( 2014 ), where nurses were found to have a low motivation towards research due to a lack of enabling environment and support.…”

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‘Research is the last thing on our minds, we are in crisis’: Experiences of Lagos state nurses towards research and scholarly endeavours

Akingbade,

Eniola,

Sulaiman

et al. 2023

Nursing Open

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AimTo explore the experiences of Nigerian nurses in research and scholarly endeavours.DesignDescriptive phenomenological qualitative study design.MethodIn‐depth interviews were conducted among 30 nurses until data saturation was reached. Data were analysed using the thematic analysis method, and consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research guidelines (COREQ) were adhered to in reporting this study.ResultsThree themes emerged: (1) challenges of nurses with research; (2) the state of nursing research in Lagos state; (3) strategies to improve the state of nursing research in Lagos state. Some challenges nurses in Lagos State encounter with research include heavy workload and nursing shortage due to brain drain, faulty research foundation, lack of continuing education in research and the stressful nature of conducting research in Lagos.ConclusionAs research is essential in addressing healthcare challenges, policymakers are encouraged to employ more nurses to reduce the workload and provide time for research activities. Training and continuing education in research can be incorporated into professional development programmes. Lagos State will benefit from nursing research units in the hospitals, and a coordinating centre for the units should be provided with adequate funding. Support could be obtained from the Institute of Nursing Research Nigeria in establishing these structures. Hospital management should embrace and welcome research output from nurses and ensure such results are implemented to improve patients' care. Nurses who excel in research might be recognised with awards and other incentives to inspire their peers.

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‘Research is the last thing on our minds, we are in crisis’: Experiences of Lagos state nurses towards research and scholarly endeavours

Akingbade,

Eniola,

Sulaiman

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Nursing Open

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“…Educational institutions in LIC that train health professionals are confronted with significant limiting factors related to logistics, curricula, human resources, and funding (Cancedda et al 2015). In some LIC, such as Nigeria where the majority of nurses hold diploma degrees, faculty qualifications limit nursing education and research (Emelonye et al 2016). In studies in nursing education in the African Sub-Sahara region, researchers have identified that challenges are related to the quantity, quality, and relevance of nursing education.…”

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Nursing Education in Low and Lower-Middle Income Countries: Context and Trends

Sommers¹,

Rio²

2020

Clinical Education for the Health Professions

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In 2013, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated there is a need for an additional four (The World Bank Group) million health workers to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) (Sousa and Flores 2013). Nurses comprise the largest proportion of health professionals worldwide. Therefore, the quality and quantity of nurses are critical in ensuring the availability and accessibility of safe and effective healthcare. As countries struggle with the crisis on human resources in healthcare, nurses have potential to mitigate the impact of the health workforce shortage (Ng'ang'a and Bryne 2012). Education and training of health professionals, including nurses, is paramount to effectively addressing the shortage in human resources in healthcare (Sousa and Flores 2013). This chapter discusses the current issues related to nursing education in low-and lowermiddle-income countries. Background information on low-income countries

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Nursing Education in Low and Lower-Middle Income Countries: Context and Trends

Sommers

Rio

2023

Clinical Education for the Health Professions

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Revisiting Nursing Research in Nigeria

Cited by 6 publications

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‘Research is the last thing on our minds, we are in crisis’: Experiences of Lagos state nurses towards research and scholarly endeavours

‘Research is the last thing on our minds, we are in crisis’: Experiences of Lagos state nurses towards research and scholarly endeavours

Nursing Education in Low and Lower-Middle Income Countries: Context and Trends

Nursing Education in Low and Lower-Middle Income Countries: Context and Trends

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