Evaluation of mid-career nurses' participation in the workshop "Scientific Meaning of Clinical Practice"-challenges and prospects of research support in A prefecture.

Objective: In this study, we aimed to evaluate the "Scientific Meaning of Clinical Practice Workshop" held at the Wakayama Nursing Practice Research Center and clarify its effects and future tasks.

Participants and methods: Based on what nurses currently find beneficial and problematic about their research, we conducted a survey using a self-administered questionnaire among the nurses who participated in the workshop. The questionnaire was processed using Microsoft Forms. Eight of the nine clinical nurses who participated in the workshop participated in this study. This study was approved by the Ethics Committee of Tokyo Healthcare University. The participants provided written confirmation of their cooperation.

Results: Six categories were generated to demonstrate the effects and future tasks of the workshop. Several challenges faced by the participants were highlighted, including difficulties in determining research directions and managing time constraints. However, the workshop notably enhanced the participants' comprehension of nursing research and positively shifted their attitudes toward it. Other benefits, such as improved research skills and the ability to apply research findings to clinical practice, were also noted. The workshop underscored the value of peer support in fostering interest in nursing research and addressing common obstacles.

Conclusion: These findings reveal the importance of continuous education and support mechanisms for clinical nurses to overcome barriers and enhance their research capabilities. Future workshops should consider participants' needs for learning about research methods and ethics.