Importance Of Research In Nursing

The importance of research in nursing

Introduction

Research is a time consuming method of collectively gathering information in order to provide the best solution for a problem or the best method of practice available. Research can certainly be seen as a process of trial and error, it is often undertaken by specialised practitioners in their areas of practice. It is a long, rigorous process of consistently gathering information to analyse. It is frequently gathered through the use of structured questions and through in-depth observations of people and their actions and reactions to certain stimulants. Research is seen to be the most difficult obstacle to overcome in order to achieve a renowned professional status and to provide a high standard of patient care.

Bowling describes research as the “systematic and rigorous process of enquiry which aims to describe phenomena and to develop explanatory concepts and theories” (2001, pg.1).

Research can be interpreted in several different ways; it lies at the base of all of our educations and is visible in every aspect of our lives. For example research might show that 15% of the children under the age of sixteen in Ireland are overweight, but this will not simply be interpreted the same way by everyone. Some might feel that it is down to a lack of exercise and the general laziness of our younger generation, and others may feel that it is due to an insufficient diet and the fault of parents/guardians for not giving their children the type of food that meets their nutritional requirements. Research based nursing, in my opinion, should be an indispensable part of every health service as it is essential in the the delivery of effective and safe health and social care (Department of Hea...

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... promoted because of the major role it plays in our everyday existence and more importantly its vitality in providing the best possible practice. I think that there is a certain incentive that a lot of nurses need in order to have to motivation to broaden their knowledge. The introduction of research based practice continues to be a challenging task but there are several positive attributes that result from it that it can’t simply be left out of practice. The definition of quality health care is the “degree to which health services for individuals and populations increase the likelihood of desired health outcomes”. It also states that these are “consistent with current professional knowledge”. (American Nurses Association, 2013) I must emphasize its importance and stress that the promotion of research should indeed and influential aspect of nursing practice