title: Research activities and perceptions of barriers to research utilization among Turkish nurses.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  This study assessed the barriers to the use of research in nursing practice among Turkish registered nurses.
  
  
  METHODS
  A descriptive cross-sectional study of 718 nurses in three hospitals was conducted. The data collection instrument used for the study consisted of the Barriers to Research Utilization Scale and a self-administered questionnaire that included demographic data, educational background, and nurses' involvement in research activities.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Almost half of the participants (48.5%) responded that they had attended academic conferences in the past 2 years. Most of the participants had not published a research article (90.5%), and 23.4% reported that they had never read research articles. Seven items within the top 10 barriers were found on the setting subscale.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The results describe the research activities and perceptions of the barriers to the use of research among nurses in Turkey. Creating an organizational climate that values research use and supports nurses in participating in research activities is crucial.
authors: Ege University, Izmir Atarturk School of Health, Izmir, Turkey. dilek.sari@ege.edu.tr
authors: Dilek
authors: D
authors: Sari
authors: Ayse San
authors: AS
authors: Turgay
authors: Rabia Ekti
authors: RE
authors: Genc
authors: Ozlem Demirel
authors: OD
authors: Bozkurt
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D015400:Clinical Nursing Research / Q000592:standards*; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology* / Q000592:standards*; D011364:Professional Practice / Q000592:standards; D014421:Turkey