Exploring the role of organizational policies and procedures in promoting research utilization in registered nurses.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Policies and procedures (P&Ps) have been suggested as one possible strategy for moving research evidence into practice among nursing staff in hospitals. Research in the area of P&Ps is limited, however. This paper explores: 1) nurses' use of eight specific research-based practices (RBPs) and RBP overall, 2) nurses' use and understanding of P&Ps, and 3) the role of P&Ps in promoting research utilization.

Methods

Staff nurses from the eight health regions governing acute care services across the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador completed an anonymous questionnaire regarding their use of eight RBPs and associated P&Ps. Data were also obtained from authorities in six of the eight regions about existing relevant P&Ps. We used descriptive statistics and mu

SUBMITTER: Squires JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1904235 | biostudies-literature | 2007 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature