Mixed methods systematic review: factors influencing research activity among nurses in clinical practice

Johnston, B. , Cooper, M. and Morrison, L. (2022) Mixed methods systematic review: factors influencing research activity among nurses in clinical practice. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 31(17-18), pp. 2450-2464. (doi: 10.1111/jocn.16133) (PMID:34820932)

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Aim: This study aimed to identify, evaluate and summarise current evidence in relation to the factors that influence the conducting of research by nurses in clinical practice. Design: This study used mixed methods systematic review. Data sources: CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Scopus and ASSIA, with dates limited from 2015 to 2020, were used to conduct a systematic search of the literature. Review methods: The Joanna Briggs Institute approach was followed, with results reported according to the Preferred Reporting System for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses. The associated checklist for systematic reviews was also used. A standardised data extraction tool was then used, with quality appraisal guided by the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool, with a subsequent convergent qualitative synthesis. Results: Sixteen papers were identified for inclusion, nine quantitative, six qualitative and one mixed methods. Four themes were identified: research competence and culture, proactive research mentorship, research resources and making a difference. These were critically discussed in relation to barriers and enablers to the conduct of research by nurses in clinical practice. Commonly cited barriers included a lack of research knowledge, confidence and access to resources, particularly protected time, while enablers such as educational partnerships, identifying research-motivated clinical nurses and access to research role models were also apparent in the literature. Conclusions: Globally, nurses in clinical practice are clearly motivated to engage in the research process despite apparent barriers that have a significant impact on productivity. Nevertheless, there are also enablers to building research capacity apparent that offer methodological and structural approaches to empower this group to conduct research.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Cooper, Dr Mark and Johnston, Professor Bridget and Morrison, Miss Lindy
Authors: Johnston, B., Cooper, M., and Morrison, L.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing > Nursing and Health Care
Journal Name:Journal of Clinical Nursing
Publisher:Wiley
ISSN:0962-1067
ISSN (Online):1365-2702
Published Online:24 November 2021
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2021 John Wiley and Sons Ltd.
First Published:First published in Journal of Clinical Nursing 31(17-18): 2450-2464
Publisher Policy:Reproduced in accordance with the publisher copyright policy

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