title: A study of clinical nursing research priorities of renal specialist nurses caring for critically ill people.
abstract: The aim of this pilot research project was to identify priority areas for clinical nursing research for renal specialist nurses practising in general critical care. Research participants in the study included Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) and Clinical Nurse Consultants (CNCs), n = 12. The study sample was national with representation from a number of major metropolitan teaching hospitals in Australia. The Delphi technique was used to obtain the most reliable consensus of the specialist nurses. Research priorities emerged in four areas: 1) clinical research which is of highest value to patients; 2) clinical research which is of highest value to CNSs/CNCs; 3) clinical research which would provide improved community care and 4) research that would be of value for CNSs/CNCs professional needs. In the final phase of the study nine high priorities were identified. The findings of the study suggest directions for clinical nursing research which would benefit renal specialist nurses and their patients.
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Daly
authors.forename: E M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Chang
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001315:Australia; D015400:Clinical Nursing Research; D003422:Critical Care; D003697:Delphi Technique; D005260:Female; D006292:Health Priorities; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000451:nursing*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009720:Nurse Clinicians / Q000523:psychology*; D010865:Pilot Projects