School of Nursing, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
School of Nursing, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
J Nurs Manag. 2022 Oct;30(7):3340-3349. doi: 10.1111/jonm.13779. Epub 2022 Sep 7.
This study aimed to investigate the current situation of community nurses' research competence in Shanghai, to provide a basis for curricula design for nursing schools, construction of better research environments and nurturing research talents among community nurses.
Nurses are expected to not only consume research findings but also produce knowledge. In China, there is more attention on cultivation of community nurses' research competence. However, the current status of it remains unclear.
This study employed convenience sampling to recruit a total of 2562 community nurses in Shanghai from June to August 2021. The study questionnaire included personal and job-related characteristics, research competence and barriers to nursing research practice. Pearson's χ tests (or Fisher exact probability method) and binary logistic regression analysis were used to analyse associated factors.
Our data showed that the overall research competence was 38.00 (28.00, 60.00) (best possible score, 120), which was at a low level. The binary logistic regression analysis results showed that nurses at the vice-senior level and above, those without management roles or those who had research education/training experience had a higher level of research competence (p < .05). Besides, a higher level of research competence was also seen in nurses who had attended academic conferences above the municipal level in the last 5 years, those with plans to upgrade educational levels or those who had positive attitude towards research (p < .05). Our analysis demonstrated that limited English proficiency, data analysis and thesis writing, and lack of up-to-date research information and research mentors were the main barriers to effective community research practice.
Our analysis showed that most of the community nurses had high demand for research training courses. Their research competence should be improved. In nursing educational and professional context, nursing administrators should pay more attention to provision of better learning, working and research environments.
Nursing administrators should establish a community nursing research culture, develop continuous training on research and prioritize recruitment and cultivation of scientific research talents.
本研究旨在调查上海市社区护士研究能力的现状，为护理学校课程设计、更好的研究环境建设和社区护士研究人才培养提供依据。
护士不仅需要消费研究成果，还需要产生知识。在中国，对培养社区护士研究能力的重视程度越来越高。然而，其现状尚不清楚。
本研究采用便利抽样方法，于 2021 年 6 月至 8 月，招募上海市 2562 名社区护士。研究问卷包括个人和工作相关特征、研究能力和护理研究实践障碍。采用 Pearson χ 检验（或 Fisher 确切概率法）和二项逻辑回归分析进行相关因素分析。
本研究数据显示，社区护士的总体研究能力评分为 38.00（28.00，60.00）（满分 120 分），处于较低水平。二项逻辑回归分析结果显示，副高及以上职称、无管理角色或有研究教育/培训经历的护士研究能力较高（p<0.05）。此外，近 5 年内参加过市级以上学术会议、有学历提升计划、对研究持积极态度的护士，其研究能力也较高（p<0.05）。分析表明，英语水平有限、数据分析和论文写作、缺乏最新研究信息和研究导师是有效开展社区研究实践的主要障碍。
本研究发现，大多数社区护士对研究培训课程有较高的需求，其研究能力有待提高。在护理教育和专业领域，护理管理者应更加注重提供更好的学习、工作和研究环境。
护理管理者应建立社区护理研究文化，开展研究的持续培训，并优先招聘和培养科研人才。
