Augmenting the spirit of research among nursing personnel: A narrative review.

ABSTRACT

Background: In health-related technology, the professionalism paradigm has shifted from a traditional-based approach to evidence-based nursing practice (EBP). For nurses, EBP as a systematic approach to problem solving is well supported and is based on translating the best current research findings into a decision made on patient care or nursing intervention. Objective: To review the strategies to develop the research capacity among nurses. Design: A keyword search was used to locate relevant articles. Bibliographic data were retrieved from PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, CINAHL, and Medline. A total of 100 articles were retrieved, and 27 were included in the article. Results: Major challenges affecting the development of research skills have been identified including lack of time for research, high teaching loads, and need to balance this work with administrative and clinical responsibilities, Lack of funding, shortage of skilled personnel, and absence of research infrastructure. Some of the skills identified in the literature for augmenting research capacity, i.e., infrastructure development, promotion of research cultures and environments, and facilitation of training. Conclusion: However, more empirical studies are needed to understand the process of implementing and evaluating capacity building in nursing, clinical as well as academic. Capacity building is globally important because it can improve the quality of nursing education, the caliber of nurses, and the standard of care that patients receive.