title: Research involvement, support needs, and factors affecting research participation: a survey of Mental Health Consultation Liaison Nurses.
abstract: The aims of this study were to identify research involvement and support needs of Mental Health Consultation Liaison Nurses (MHCLN) and the factors that affect participation in research. A self-administered, standardized, anonymous questionnaire was distributed to a convenience sample of MHCLN. Frequencies and univariate analyses were calculated to examine relationships between: (i) involvement in a research study by highest qualification and job designation; and (ii) current enrolment in a higher degree study, research goals, and current research involvement by level of research skill. Open-ended responses were collated and summarized. Of the 34 workshop attendees, 32 participated in the survey (response rate 94%). Seventy-five percent of respondents agreed that involvement in research is an expectation of their role; 75% reported no current involvement in research. Over half (53%) of participants reported having research goals over the next 12 months. Those enrolled in postgraduate degrees were more likely to be currently involved in a research project (P=0.013). Commonly reported barriers to research participation were competing commitments and lack of support, resources, confidence, and motivation. This study showed that access to research support and resources, including mentorship and funding, are required to engage these MHCLN in research and to build capacity.
authors: School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Nursing Research Institute-SV&MHS and Australian Catholic University, National Centre for Clinical Outcomes Research, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
authors: Rose
authors: R
authors: McMaster
authors: Asmara
authors: A
authors: Jammali-Blasi
authors: Kurt
authors: K
authors: Andersson-Noorgard
authors: Kerrie
authors: K
authors: Cooper
authors: Elizabeth
authors: E
authors: McInnes
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D020958:Australian Capital Territory; D015400:Clinical Nursing Research; D003625:Data Collection; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009517:New South Wales; D018579:Patient Selection; D011568:Psychiatric Nursing; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012109:Research Support as Topic