title: [Analysis of research papers published in the Journal of the Korean Academy of Nursing-focused on research trends, intervention studies, and level of evidence in the research].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  This study aimed was done to analyze recent trends in nursing research published in the Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing by focusing on the content of nursing interventions and their level of evidence.
  
  
  METHODS
  A total of 209 studies published between 2007 and 2008 were reviewed using analysis criteria developed by the researchers.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The number of quantitative studies was greater than that of qualitative studies. There was a slight increase in the number of qualitative studies and studies including elderly populations, which reflects the recent population trend in Korea. More randomized controlled trials with a low risk of bias were needed to support more evidence-based nursing practice. Concerning the low rate of ethical consideration, stricter application of research ethics needs to be encouraged.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The findings of this study suggest the recent trends in nursing research and the direction of nursing research and review in the Journal.
authors.affiliation: College of Nursing Science, East-West Nursing Research Institute, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Hyun Sook
authors.initials: HS
authors.lastname: Shin
authors.forename: Myung Sun
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Hyun
authors.forename: Mi Ok
authors.initials: MO
authors.lastname: Ku
authors.forename: Myung Ok
authors.initials: MO
authors.lastname: Cho
authors.forename: Sook Young
authors.initials: SY
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Jea Sim
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Jeong
authors.forename: Geum Hee
authors.initials: GH
authors.lastname: Jeong
authors.forename: Gyeong Ae
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Seomoon
authors.forename: Youn Jung
authors.initials: YJ
authors.lastname: Son
mesh_terms: D015706:Bibliometrics; D006801:Humans; D015399:Nursing Research / Q000639:trends*; D010506:Periodicals as Topic; D036301:Qualitative Research; D056910:Republic of Korea