J Korean Acad Nurs Adm.  2017 Jan;23(1):1-7. 10.11111/jkana.2017.23.1.1.

Trends in US Nursing Research: Links to Global Healthcare Issues

• Kenner CA

• KMID: 2369514
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.11111/jkana.2017.23.1.1

Abstract

Nursing research in the United States (US) spans several decades. Many of the priorities/trends have stayed through the years. Today, the goal of producing evidence to support nursing care interventions coupled with the drive for Magnet Recognition has encouraged academic nurses (faculty) to work with nurse clinicians to form research teams. Interdisciplinary research teams have also formed to address growing concerns over patient safety and quality care. These issues are not just US issues but global ones. This article addresses US trends with the link to global research trends. The role that organizations such as the International Council of Nurses (ICN), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the Council of International Neonatal Nurses, Inc. (COINN) pay in shaping research agendas and promoting nursing research is highlighted. It emphasizes the key role that nurses, especially nurse leaders/administrators play in changing health outcomes through support of nursing research.

Keyword

Nursing research; Interprofessional research; Global research; Academic nursing research; Magnet

MeSH Terms

Delivery of Health Care*
Humans
International Council of Nurses
Nurse Clinicians
Nursing Care
Nursing Research*
Nursing*
Patient Safety
United States
World Health Organization

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