Flight nurse research activities

Autor: Cheryl J. Erier, Angela Fiege, Cheryl Bagley Thompson
Rok vydání: 2000
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Zdroj: Air medical journal. 19(1)
ISSN: 1067-991X
Popis: Introduction: The study purpose was to identify how members of the Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association (ASTNA), formerly called the National Flight Nurses Association, use research in their flight nursing practice. Methods: A survey was mailed to each ASTNA member requesting demographic data and a description of research activities used in their practice of flight nursing. Results: Thirty percent of the 1643 members (n = 497) completed the survey. Sixty-four percent (320) of respondents were direct patient care providers, and 47% were certified flight registered nurses (CFRN). Thirteen percent (65) reported that research was mandated in their job description. Sixty-three percent (315) used research to guide practice, and 37% (183) incorporated research into policies and procedures. Thirty percent (149) actively conducted some type of research, 15% (76) presented at national conferences, and 11% (53) published in professional journals. Conclusion: Components of the ASTNA research standard are being met by most flight nurses. However, only a small percentage of these nurses are designing and conducting studies and formally disseminating their research findings. Flight nurses are involved in research, but their overall participation could be improved.
Databáze: OpenAIRE
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