title: The Yorkshire BARRIERS project: diagnostic analysis of barriers to research utilisation.
abstract: The study identified barriers to research implementation experienced by nurses, midwives and health visitors in five trusts and one health authority in Yorkshire, UK. Funk et al. (Appl. Nurs. Res. 4(1) (1991a) 39, Appl. Nurs. Res. 4(2) (1999b) 90) developed the BARRIERS to research utilisation questionnaire over 10 years ago, but no replication, in size (n = 1989) and extent, of that study appeared to have occurred. The staff population (n = 4501) were sent the BARRIERS questionnaire. 44.6% (n = 2009) were returned. Findings suggested nurses need time to read and apply research; authority to change practice; critical appraisal skills, an understanding of statistics and support of managers and peers (particularly doctors) to achieve successful practice change.
authors.affiliation: Community and Primary Care Nursing, Public Health and Primary Care Unit, St Bartholomew School of Nursing and Midwifery, City University, Philpot Street, London E1 2EA, UK. r.m.bryar@city.ac.uk
authors.forename: Rosamund M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Bryar
authors.forename: S Jose
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Closs
authors.forename: Graham
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Baum
authors.forename: Jo
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Cooke
authors.forename: Jane
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Griffiths
authors.forename: Tony
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Hostick
authors.forename: Sarah
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kelly
authors.forename: Steve
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Knight
authors.forename: Karen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Marshall
authors.forename: David R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Thompson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003144:Communication Barriers; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D004522:Educational Status; D004739:England; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005163:Factor Analysis, Statistical; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D020380:Needs Assessment; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D015399:Nursing Research / Q000193:education / Q000592:standards*; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology*; D011361:Professional Competence / Q000592:standards; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D016526:Workload