Barriers to Research Utilization Nursing practice
Personal attitudes
Failure to understand statistics
What is informed consent? Clear description about study, how they meet study
criteria, requirements for participation, potential hazards
What is the purpose of research? Participate in formation of evidence based practice
Incorporate evidence when initiating changes
Utilize current evidence based nursing knowledge
to guide practice
What is Qualitative Research? Focuses on discovery, meaning of theory by
describing, demonstrating human science
emphasis
Appreciates complexity of nursing phenomena,
valuing subjective experiences
What is Quantitative Research? Focuses on confirmation of theory by explaining,
demonstrating empirical analytical emphasis
What are Research Ethics? Assure truth in scientific studies
Protect human rights of participants
Balance risks with benefits of study
Prevent exploitation of vulnerable persons
