A Theoretical Understanding Of The Conduct Of Research

One of the main barriers in using evidence-based practice is the lack of time in order to implement it into the nurse’s days. In one study, many respondents said that, both at work and outside of work hours, time was just not there (Brown, Wickline, Ecoff, & Glaser, 2009). In another study done many years later, time continued to be a main concern for nurses and that they just didn’t feel like it should be expected for them to keep up with the research (Tacia, Biskupski, Pheley, & Lehto, 2015). Many of these restraints on time can easily be addressed though. Some issues, such as, short staffing can be fixed, while others would take more work to address, such as, not having enough time at home to research due to familial obligations. Setting aside specific time in the workday for nurse’s to research or hiring more nurses in order to split the work load and allow more time in between tasks for research could also be solutions to this specific barrier.

As a provider of care, the nurse has a more personal relationship with the patient and can get more information. The provider of care can identify barriers in nursing care and can use this as a foundation to develop a plan, or theory. Evidence-based practice is incorporated in everyday nursing care, because many policies and procedures are the result of this practice. Before a policy is implemented, there is research that is done to provide a positive result. Nursing research has helped in the improvement and prevention of diseases. “Nurses may play a variety of roles in research, including the following: informed consumer of research; participant in research-related activity; contributor to a systematic review process; data collector for a research project; and principal investigator for a research study” (Houser, 2015,p.9).

Burns, N., & Groves, S. K. (2009). The Practice of Nursing Research: Appraisal, Synthesis, and Generation of Evidence (6th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.

Nursing research is a systematic process of inquiry that uses rigorous guidelines to produce unbiased, trustworthy answers to questions about nursing practice. Original nursing research targets new knowledge to educate nurses on the practice of nursing. Nurses also use research to describe issues that affect health, find solutions to existing and emerging problems, test traditional approaches to patient care for continued importance and effectiveness, and to synthesize the findings of others into an understandable guide for practice. Without nursing research knowledge could not be applied to improve nursing

Nurses are educated and trained on the development and use of evidence based research. Evidence based research is therefore incorporated into the daily routine of nursing care than expected.

Nursing research has been a part of nursing practice for many years, consisting of both qualitative and quantitative research; it is essential in guiding nursing practice. Many nurses have a baseline understanding of research in general, but it is important for the researcher to understand their own values and beliefs when determining the type of research they will be performing. By understanding the differences between epistemology, methodology, and methods, the researcher can confidently conduct a valid research project.

Nursing research is the scientific process of answering questions regarding health and illness relevant to nurses to gain objective knowledge about the proposed question (LoBiondo-Wood, & Haber, 2013). Research provides a foundation for our clinical practice, for example, regarding the best approaches for nurses to improve patient compliance with medication (NINR, 2012). A sample research

Owing to the significant evolving role of nurses across the globe, there is, therefore, an urgent need for nursing research to be a vital part of the profession. According to Martha S. Tingen (et al) (2009), Nursing research has a tremendous influence on current and future professional practice thus rendering it an essential component of the educational

Houser, J. (2012). Nursing research: reading, using, and creating evidence. (2nd ed.). Boston: Jones & Bartlett.

Nurses need to understand the research method because it is fundamental to the practice of nursing and the evolution of the profession. As a science, nursing has developed through the use of research in matters relating to patient care and nurses have been active participants in this process either by conducting research or being the study participants. Therefore, it is essential for a nurse to comprehend the research method since he/she will be involved in it during the practice of his/her profession (Polit & Beck, 2014).

Your post about the article on grounded theory was very informative. Grounded theory is a systematic method of qualitative inquiry and is time-consuming, complex process than a phenomenological study. The researcher has to start the process based on a search or interest but does not have to formulate the design or the research question. The nurse researcher has to be open to allow patterns or theories to emerge but should think in advance about basic ethical concerns such as consent and confidentiality (Engward, 2013).

Nursing research is the foundation of evidence-based nursing practice and, therefore, is an essential component of nursing education. The College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC) (2010) expects that all entry-level registered nurses (RN) are capable of informing their practice by finding and critiquing health-related research reports. The process of critiquing a qualitative and quantitative article has enabled us, as a group, to learn the importance of knowing how to find, recognize and understand reliable information within a research article. Furthermore, this learning has given us the confidence to integrate current research into our growing clinical knowledge when advocating for our patients.

The idea of research can be daunting to anyone, and the idea of taking courses on research methodologies even more so. Nursing research is a two-way academic communication it results from data that comes from the ground up (the egg), but it must be processed by those who have the expertise and time to perform the proper steps within acceptable methodology (the chicken). In the field of contemporary medical care, particularly physician and nursing, there are five major reasons why more than a cursory knowledge of research and research methodology is essential for a professional career: expectation of a level of academic proficiency, ability to understand and communicate complex terminology to multiple stakeholders, an understanding of the research process so that as materials become available they are understandable, the possibility of conducting research and/or further interest in specific subject matter, and finally, the essential need to remain cognizant of contemporary medical developments.

Research involves using a systematic, rigorous, critical investigation that targets answering questions about nursing phenomena (LoBiondo-Wood & Haber, 2014). Research is about investigation, exploration, and discovery it involves systemic scientific inquiry to answer specific research questions. Furthermore, it tests hypothesis using disciplined

Throughout the past ten weeks, I have grown in my understanding of nursing research on all levels. I feel that the most essential knowledge I have gained is the ability to critically review a research article. Because of this class, I have a better grasp on the necessary components to include, as well as how to determine rigor and validity in research. This is a valuable skill which I will utilize throughout my career as a nurse practitioner. I anticipate applying this knowledge as I review articles to determine which intervention is best to incorporate into management plans for my patients. As an example, if I am