1. Barriers and Facilitators Perceived by Spanish Experts Concerning Nursing Research: A Delphi Study
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Alberto González-García, Rubén Mirón-González, Diana P. Pozuelo-Carrascosa, Ana Díez-Fernández, Noelia María Martín-Espinosa, and Montserrat Solera-Martínez
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Male ,Sociology of scientific knowledge ,Delphi Technique ,Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis ,Delphi method ,lcsh:Medicine ,nurses ,Article ,03 medical and health sciences ,Nursing care ,0302 clinical medicine ,Surveys and Questionnaires ,Health care ,nursing research ,Humans ,030212 general & internal medicine ,Medical education ,030504 nursing ,business.industry ,Nursing research ,lcsh:R ,Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health ,Continuous training ,Leadership ,Work (electrical) ,consensus ,Spain ,Female ,The Internet ,0305 other medical science ,Psychology ,business - Abstract
The identification of research priorities in line with current health needs and nursing competencies is a priority. Nevertheless, barriers and facilitators perceived by nurses to performing nursing research have scarcely been investigated. The main aim of this study was to explore the situation in nursing research in Spain, as perceived by Spanish experts. A Delphi study technique in two phases was applied using an online survey tool. A panel of 20 nursing experts in nursing, teaching and management positions participated. The strengths highlighted were the possibility of reaching the PhD level, the possibility of receiving continuous training in research methodology, and access to scientific knowledge through the Internet. The weaknesses identified were the lack of Spanish nursing journals in which to publish the research results, the lack of funding in nursing care research, and the lack of connection between the healthcare institutions and the university. According to the experts, elements that could enhance leadership in research are the creation of nursing research units in hospitals, the economic recognition of nurses with PhDs, and considering research work as part of their daily tasks in clinical settings. The idea of being subordinated to physicians still remains in nurses&rsquo, ways of thinking.
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- 2020