Nurses’ and midwives’ participation and utilization of health-related research in Kenya: Implications for evidence-based practice

IF 2.9 3区医学 Q1 NURSING

International Journal of Nursing Sciences Pub Date : 2023-04-01 DOI:10.1016/j.ijnss.2023.02.001

Daniel M. Nzengya , Albanus K. Mutisya , Miriam C.A. Wagoro , Molly Secor-Turner , Joan Edwards

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Abstract

Objective

To assess the level of participation of nurses and midwives in health-related research, determine the status of utilization of research to inform nursing and midwifery practice in Kenya, and explore perspectives of nurses and midwives about strategies to empower nurses/midwives to engage in health research in Kenya.

Methods

Data were extracted from online survey responses of 156 nurse and midwife educators, practitioners, and managers/administrators. SPSS version 26 was used to analyze quantitative data; qualitative data were analyzed using Excel to organize data into categories.

Results

Over one-third of participants reported ever publishing research (37.2%, 58/156). Participants reported using knowledge gained in nursing school to guide practice most frequently (n = 148). Utilization of research findings to guide practice was reported by 80.3% (110/137) of participants. Strategies to enhance participation in the research included research training, research forums, policy reforms, and emphasis on research in curricula.

Conclusions

There is need to intensify and prioritize proposed strategies to empower nurses/midwives to engage in health research.

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肯尼亚护士和助产士对健康相关研究的参与和利用:对循证实践的影响

目的评估护士和助产士参与健康相关研究的水平，确定肯尼亚利用研究为护理和助产实践提供信息的状况，并探讨护士和助产士对增强护士/助产士参与肯尼亚健康研究的战略的看法。方法数据取自156名护士和助产士教育工作者、从业者和管理人员/行政人员的在线调查回复。SPSS 26版用于定量数据分析；使用Excel对定性数据进行分析，将数据分类。结果超过三分之一的参与者报告曾发表过研究（37.2%，58/156）。参与者报告称，他们最频繁地使用在护理学校获得的知识来指导实践（n=148）。80.3%（110/137）的参与者报告了利用研究结果指导实践的情况。加强参与研究的战略包括研究培训、研究论坛、政策改革以及在课程中强调研究。结论有必要加强并优先考虑拟议的战略，以增强护士/助产士参与健康研究的能力。

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来源期刊

International Journal of Nursing Sciences Nursing-Nursing (all)

CiteScore

6.10

自引率

2.60%

发文量

408

审稿时长

25 days

期刊介绍： This journal aims to promote excellence in nursing and health care through the dissemination of the latest, evidence-based, peer-reviewed clinical information and original research, providing an international platform for exchanging knowledge, research findings and nursing practice experience. This journal covers a wide range of nursing topics such as advanced nursing practice, bio-psychosocial issues related to health, cultural perspectives, lifestyle change as a component of health promotion, chronic disease, including end-of-life care, family care giving. IJNSS publishes four issues per year in Jan/Apr/Jul/Oct. IJNSS intended readership includes practicing nurses in all spheres and at all levels who are committed to advancing practice and professional development on the basis of new knowledge and evidence; managers and senior members of the nursing; nurse educators and nursing students etc. IJNSS seeks to enrich insight into clinical need and the implications for nursing intervention and models of service delivery. Contributions are welcomed from other health professions on issues that have a direct impact on nursing practice.