title: Nursing students' perceptions of research: usefulness, implementation and training.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The present study explored students' perceptions of the usefulness of research for nursing practice; beliefs about difficulties in implementing research on the wards; and finally, their satisfaction with the research training received.
  
  
  BACKGROUND
  Anecdotal reports of nursing students' dislike of research.
  
  
  METHODS
  Recruiting preregistration students for the present study was the first obstacle, and so the sample size remained small, consisting of 12 students. Semi-structured interviews were conducted and later transcribed.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The findings indicated that resistance, both by students and by qualified nurses, was a recurring issue. Several students disagreed with the training and expressed a need for more practical experience.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Overall, the present study suggests that educational and organizational improvements need to be introduced to transform nursing into a research-active profession.
authors.affiliation: Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK. heasax@yahoo.com
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ax
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Kincade
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001290:Attitude; D004506:Education, Nursing; D004739:England; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015399:Nursing Research / Q000193:education*; D013315:Stress, Psychological; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods; D013664:Teaching Materials