Barriers and Facilitators of Utilizing Research Among Nurses in Nepal

This study determined the perceived barriers to and facilitators of Nepalese nurses in utilizing research in the workplace. Evidence-based nursing practice provides the synergy for high-quality patient care, but it does not seem to be the case in underdeveloped countries, such as Nepal. A descriptiv...

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Published in:The Journal of continuing education in nursing 2016-04, Vol.47 (4), p.171-179
Main Authors: Kc, Srijana, Subramaniam, Prithwi Raj, Paudel, Sarita
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Attitude of Health Personnel
Cross-Sectional Studies
Data Analysis
Diffusion of Innovation
Evidence-based nursing
Evidence-Based Nursing - methods
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Nepal
Nurses
Nursing
Nursing Research
Nursing Staff, Hospital - psychology
Physical Education
Professional development
Research Utilization
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Summary:This study determined the perceived barriers to and facilitators of Nepalese nurses in utilizing research in the workplace. Evidence-based nursing practice provides the synergy for high-quality patient care, but it does not seem to be the case in underdeveloped countries, such as Nepal. A descriptive, cross-sectional study involving 97 nurses from Nepal was conducted. Data were collected using the BARRIERS Scale and a facilitator questionnaire. The top three barriers to research utilization in Nepalese nurses are (a) research reports and articles are not readily available (80.5%), (b) inadequate facilities for implementation (75.3%), and (c) research reports and articles are not published fast enough (71.6%). The top three facilitators perceived to encourage Nepalese nurses to utilize or participate in research are (a) initiation of nursing research projects (27.4%), (b) educational update on research methods (16.7%), and (c) provision of funding for research (15.5%). Findings from this study mirror the barriers to research utilization experienced by nurses in other countries. Macro- and micro-level support are needed to foster a culture of evidence-based practice among Nepalese nurses to empower them in making informed decisions based on research in providing quality patient care.
ISSN:0022-0124
1938-2472
DOI:10.3928/00220124-20160322-07