Examining the knowledge, attitude and use of research by nurses.
OBJECTIVE
This study sought to determine the knowledge, attitudes and use of research by nurses.


BACKGROUND
There is little evidence about whether nurses are aware of using research and how much research they use in their clinical practice.


METHODS
Using a descriptive design, 347 registered and Enrolled Nurses completed the Edmonton Research Orientation Survey.


RESULTS
Senior Nurse Managers were more likely to have a positive attitude towards research, and completion of university subjects on nursing research was significant in determining attitude and knowledge of research. All nurses, regardless of position identified barriers to performing research.


CONCLUSIONS
Nurses require specific research education, clinical nursing leadership and work environments conducive to ensure practice is evidenced-based.


CONCLUSIONS
A positive attitude towards research by Senior Nurse Managers has the potential to influence other nurses in establishing an active nursing research culture and promote evidence-based practice in the workplace.
Bonner
Ann
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School of Nursing Sciences, James Cook University, Cairns, Australia. abonner@csu.edu.au
Sando
Jenny
J
D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009718:Nurse Administrators / Q000458:organization & administration; D024802:Nurse's Role / Q000523:psychology; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D015399:Nursing Research / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000523:psychology*; D009743:Nursing, Practical / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration; D015279:Organizational Culture; D025341:Principal Component Analysis; D011793:Queensland; D018709:Statistics, Nonparametric; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires