Document Type
Article
Journal Title
Western Journal of Nursing Research
Publication Date
5-27-2021
Abstract
This study aimed to identify the research priorities of clinical nurses to develop a research program at a health care services system that includes three hospitals. A Delphi survey was emailed to all clinical nurses in two rounds. The Delphi method was used to collect data from the nurses in regards to their priority research themes, and the data were analyzed using descriptive and comparative statistics. A total of 933 clinical nurses returned the first round of the Delphi survey and 543 nurses answered the second round. Clinical nurses identified 89 potential research themes. Patient safety and ethical challenges were the two highest ranked research priorities. The 40 highest ranked priority research themes were closely associated with issues concerning patient care and ethics. However, the nurses also gave high ratings to issues relating to the work environment, questions about technology implementation, and patient involvement in clinical care decisions.
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ISSN
1552-8456
Creative Commons License
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Recommended Citation
Fossum, Mariann; Cohen, Marlene Z.; Tønnessen, Vivi Haavik; Hamre, Mette Dobler; Ødegaard, Agno Lisbeth Vabo; Lind, Ingjerd; Olsen Håheim, Kari; and Opsal, Anne, "Clinical Nurses Research Priorities in Hospital Settings: A Delphi Survey." (2021). Journal Articles: College of Nursing. 24.
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