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ArticleNursing open2023

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

Oluwadamilare Akingbade, Oluwadara Eniola, Adesina A Sulaiman, Emmanuel O Adesuyi, Esther B Ilesanmi, Zainab O Adesokan, Bose C Ogunlowo, Rafiat T Akinokun, Emmanuel Oviri, Chioma J Eze and 1 more

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Article in Nursing open, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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11 authors at 3 institutions in 3 countries.

Oluwadamilare AkingbadeInstitute of Nursing Research, Osogbo, Nigeria.ORCID 0000-0003-1049-668X
Oluwadara EniolaInstitute of Nursing Research, Osogbo, Nigeria.ORCID 0000-0002-7439-7261
Adesina A SulaimanInstitute of Nursing Research, Osogbo, Nigeria.ORCID 0000-0001-6542-5534
Emmanuel O AdesuyiInstitute of Nursing Research, Osogbo, Nigeria.ORCID 0000-0003-0214-6401
Esther B IlesanmiInstitute of Nursing Research, Osogbo, Nigeria.ORCID 0000-0002-6318-261X
Zainab O AdesokanInstitute of Nursing Research, Osogbo, Nigeria.ORCID 0000-0003-3108-9952
Bose C OgunlowoInstitute of Nursing Research, Osogbo, Nigeria.ORCID 0000-0001-7914-6595
Rafiat T AkinokunInstitute of Nursing Research, Osogbo, Nigeria.ORCID 0000-0002-7841-1374
Emmanuel OviriInstitute of Nursing Research, Osogbo, Nigeria.
Chioma J EzeInstitute of Nursing Research, Osogbo, Nigeria.ORCID 0000-0001-5458-090X
Bolanle O AyodeleDirectorate of Nursing, Ministry of Health, Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria.
Birmingham City University · GBChinese University of Hong Kong · HKLagos State University · NG

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

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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Delivery of Health CareNursesHospitalsHumansNigeriaQualitative ResearchexperiencesNigerianursesqualitative studyresearchresearch capacity

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