J Korean Acad Fundam Nurs.  2012 Aug;19(3):383-391.

Trends in Research Studies Published in Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamentals of Nursing: 2009-2011

• Kim K
• Chang SO
• Kang HS
• Kim KS
• Kim JI
• Kim H
• Park JH
• Eom MR
• Won JS
• Youn MS
• Lee O

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to identify the trends in research studies published in Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamentals of Nursing from 2009 to 2011.
METHODS
A total of 156 studies published between 2009 and 2011 were reviewed using analysis criteria developed by the researchers.
RESULTS
Quantitative studies accounted for 90.4% and qualitative studies, 8.3%. The research designs for the quantitative studies were experimental, 28.0% and survey, 63.8%. IRB approval was received for only 25.6% of the studies and 61.0% of studies presented participant criteria. Questionnaires were used for data collection in 90.8% of studies. Individual or group education was the most frequent intervention in the experimental studies.
CONCLUSION
The results indicate that more randomized controlled trials with a low risk of bias are needed to support greater evidence-based nursing practice. Considering the low rate of ethical consideration, it is important that stricter application of research methods needs to be encouraged to improve the quality of Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamentals of Nursing.

Keyword

Nursing research; Journal article; Research methodology; Research design

MeSH Terms

Bias (Epidemiology)
Surveys and Questionnaires
Ethics Committees, Research
Evidence-Based Nursing
Nursing Research
Research Design