Original Research Article
Year: 2020 | Month: December | Volume: 10 | Issue: 12 | Pages: 200-205
Perceived Barriers in Research Utilization among Registered Nurses in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Raji Kaliyaperumal1, Vinoth Raman2, Rajakumari A.3
1Assistant Professor, College of Applied Medical Science, King Khalid University, Muhayil, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
2Assistant Professor, Quality Measurement and Evaluation Department, Deanship of Quality and Academic Accreditation, Imam Abdul rahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31441, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
3Vice Principal, RVS College Of Nursing, Kumaran Kotaam Campus, Kannapalayam, Coimbatore-641402
Corresponding Author: Raji Kaliyaperumal
ABSTRACT
Objectives: This study was intended to tracethe perceived barriers in research utilization among registered nurses.
Methods: This study adopted a descriptive study design, and it was conducted between January 2019 and May 2019 in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. A self-structured questionnaire with 29 structured items was administered to 150 registered nurses those working as a clinical nurse, educator, and administrative person. The data collected were analyzed using SPSS 20.0.
Results: Barriers in research utilization as perceived by the nurses are ‘the research is not reported clearly, and readable,' ‘administration will not allow for implementation,' ‘nurse is unaware of the research,' ‘facility is inadequate for implementation,' and ‘literature result conflict the results.'
Conclusion: This study would help the nursing faculty give more importance to the research activities and frame and implement appropriate strategies to overcome the identified barriers, thereby improving their expertise in research use and evidence-based planning.
Key words: Barriers, India, Perception, Registered Nurses, Research utilization.