Observational studyJournal of advanced nursing2026
Nurses' Opinions About Clinical Nursing Research: A Cross-Sectional Study.
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- Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Psychometric Testing of the Italian Barriers to Nursing Research Participation (I-BNPRQ).Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Nurses' Opinions About Clinical Nursing Research: A Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of advanced nursing · 2026Observational
- Understanding the clinical nurses' perceptions and coping strategies of nursing research: a qualitative study.BMC nursing · 2026Article
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Abstract
aimTo examine nurses' opinions and assess their level of engagement in clinical research.
designAn observational study employing a cross-sectional online survey from April to August 2024.
methodsA convenience sample of registered nurses in a metropolitan health service in Victoria, Australia completed a self-report survey from April to August 2024. The survey consisted of fixed-response questions (5-point Likert scale) that measured nurses' opinions about clinical research and level of research involvement. Data were analysed using descriptive and univariate statistics, and content for two free-text open-ended questions.
resultsThere were 186 participants who reported positive opinions towards the role of clinical nursing research in improving patient outcomes and quality of care. Lower ratings were observed for items concerning confidence in understanding and conducting research, enjoyment of reading research articles and access to resources necessary for participation in research. Few participants had previous experience in study design, data analysis and manuscript preparation and publication. Nurses with higher academic qualifications (e.g., Master's, PhD), and those employed in senior roles, had more positive opinions about clinical nursing research and were more actively engaged in it. Content analysis revealed five themes: (1) Accessibility and awareness of research opportunities, (2) Support and resources, (3) Time constraints and workload, (4) Professional development and (5) Integration of research into clinical practice.
conclusionsWhilst nurses perceive the importance of research, the findings underscore the need for targeted strategies to build their confidence and capacity to engage in clinical nursing research. IMPLICATIONS FOR THE PROFESSION: Nurses face significant barriers to active participation in research. Consideration is needed regarding how nurses are prepared for and adequately resourced to increase their involvement in clinical nursing research. IMPACT: This study addresses the gap in evidence regarding nurses' opinions and level of engagement in clinical nursing research. Research leaders need to develop and test interventions to increase nurses' involvement in research. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: This study did not include patient or public involvement in its design, conduct or reporting.
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