A Survey of Nurses’ Perceived Barriers to Research Utilization in Bahrain in Comparison to other Countries

Nawal Buhaid; Rosalind Lau; Margaret O’Connor

doi:10.5742/MEN.2014.92475

Article Details

A Survey of Nurses’ Perceived Barriers to Research Utilization in Bahrain in Comparison to other Countries

Authors:

Nawal Buhaid | Rosalind Lau | Margaret O’Connor

Publisher:

medi+WORLD International

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

Middle East Journal of Nursing 2014 vol.8 Issue 2, pp.3-9

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

4/2014

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

46178

Frequency:

Bi-Monthly

eISSN:

18348750

pISSN:

18348742

DOI:

10.5742/MEN.2014.92475

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Abstract:

 Background: Nurses play a vital role in using the best available research evidence to provide optimal care for patients. Despite the importance of nurses’ uptake of research utilization, little is known about the uptake of research utilization among nurses in Bahrain.Objectives: This study investigated the perceived barriers to research utilization in Bahrain and compared the barriers to those of other countries.Methods: This is a cross-sectional exploratory study carried out among the registered nurses in a major teaching and research hospital in Bahrain. The Barriers to Research Utilization Scale (Barriers Scale) was used to collect the data.Results: The results showed that the top three ranked perceived barriers were lack of authority to change practice, inadequate facilities and time constraints. Of the top 10 ranked perceived barriers, six items were related to the subscale ‘organization’ (the setting) and four to the subscale ‘presentation’ (report and accessibility of research findings).Conclusions: If research utilization is to be enhanced in Bahrain, the local organizational barriers need to be addressed. An important step is to create an organizational environment that recognizes the value of research and encourages and supports nurses’ research activities.

Article Details

A Survey of Nurses’ Perceived Barriers to Research Utilization in Bahrain in Comparison to other Countries

Authors:

Nawal Buhaid | Rosalind Lau | Margaret O’Connor

Publisher:

medi+WORLD International

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

Middle East Journal of Nursing 2014 vol.8 Issue 2, pp.3-9

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

4/2014

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

46178

Frequency:

Bi-Monthly

eISSN:

18348750

pISSN:

18348742

DOI:

10.5742/MEN.2014.92475

Descriptors:

NURSING RESEARCH

HEALTH CARE DELIVERY

HEALTH SERVICES

NURSES

PATIENTS

BAHRAIN

Bahrain

Barriers

Barriers Scale

Evidence-Based Practice

Research Utilization

Issues

Article Details

Authors: Nawal Buhaid | Rosalind Lau | Margaret O’Connor

Publisher: medi+WORLD International

Main Topics: Medicine

Journal: Middle East Journal of Nursing 2014 vol.8 Issue 2, pp.3-9

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 4/2014

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 46178

Frequency: Bi-Monthly

eISSN: 18348750

pISSN: 18348742

DOI: 10.5742/MEN.2014.92475

Descriptors:

Issues

Authors:

Nawal Buhaid | Rosalind Lau | Margaret O’Connor

Publisher:

medi+WORLD International

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

Middle East Journal of Nursing 2014 vol.8 Issue 2, pp.3-9

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

4/2014

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

46178

Frequency:

Bi-Monthly

eISSN:

18348750

pISSN:

18348742

DOI:

10.5742/MEN.2014.92475