Nursing administration research: an evolving science.
The nature and focus of nursing administrative research have evolved over time. Recently, the research agenda has primarily reflected the national health policy agenda. Although nursing research has traditionally been dominated by clinical interests, nursing administrative research has historically addressed the interface of reimbursement, quality, and care delivery systems. This article traces the evolution of nursing administrative research to answer questions relevant to scope, practice, and policy and suggests future directions.
Author Affiliations: Director and Associate Professor (Dr Murphy), School Of Nursing, University of Maryland, Baltimore; Director and Associate Professor (Dr Scott), East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina; Assistant Professor (Dr Warshawsky), School of Nursing, University of Kentucky, Lexington.
Lyn Stankiewicz
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Murphy
Elaine S
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Scott
Nora E
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Warshawsky
D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007857:Leadership; D009718:Nurse Administrators / Q000458:organization & administration; D024802:Nurse's Role; D015401:Nursing Administration Research / Q000458:organization & administration*; D016134:Organizational Policy; D012956:Societies, Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration; D014481:United States