A comparative evaluation of two educational strategies to promote publication by nurses.
BACKGROUND
Two group educational strategies to promote publication by nurses at The Johns Hopkins Hospital were evaluated and found to result in similar success rates.


METHODS
Eighteen nurses, divided into two groups, attended three monthly sessions for instruction, guidance, and encouragement on writing and publishing. One group received additional guidance and encouragement during quarterly meetings for 1 year. Data were collected on participants' characteristics and publication success rates.


RESULTS
Both groups achieved similar publication success rates.


CONCLUSIONS
A group education program to promote publication by novice nurse authors achieved positive outcomes and used resources more cost-effectively than the traditional method of individual instruction and guidance. Two factors having positive effects on publication success were: a) having a clear topic for publication at the outset of the educational program, and b) holding a positive perception of the value placed on publication within one's practice environment. The authors suggest alternative educational and other strategies to encourage nurses to share their clinical knowledge through publication.
Henninger
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Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
Nolan
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D003479:Curriculum; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015399:Nursing Research; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education*; D011643:Publishing; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014956:Writing