Roles of Research in

Nursing
P R E S E N TAT I O N S U B T I T L E
 Roles of research in Nursing
• Evidence-Based Practice:
• Improving patient outcomes
• Quality improvement
• Education advancement
• Policy Development
• Ethical Practice
• Cost-Effective Care
• Patient and Family Education
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Evidence-Based Practice:
• Nursing research helps in
developing and refining evidence-
based practice guidelines. This
means that nurses can make
informed decisions based on the
latest research findings, ensuring
that patient care is based on the
best available evidence.

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 Improving patient outcomes
• Research in nursing leads to
advancements in healthcare, which
can directly translate to improved
patient outcomes.
• New treatments, medications, and
procedures often stem from nursing
research.

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 Quality Improvement:

• Nursing research identifies areas

in healthcare that require
improvement.
• It helps in evaluating the quality
of care and finding ways to
enhance it.
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 Educational Advancement
• Nursing research contributes to the
development of nursing education
programs. It ensures that nursing
students are trained based on the
latest evidence and best practices

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 Policy Development

• Engaging in research enhances

the professional development
of nurses. It encourages critical
thinking, problem-solving, and
the development of research
skills.

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 Ethical Practice

• Research helps in exploring

ethical dilemmas in nursing
and finding ethical solutions. It
guides nurses in making ethical
decisions in complex
healthcare situations.

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 Cost-Effective Care

• Research can identify cost-

effective interventions and
practices, which can lead to
efficient use of healthcare
resources without
compromising the quality of
care.

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 Patient and Family Education

• Nurses can use research

findings to educate patients
and their families about their
conditions, treatment options,
and self-care practices

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Conclusion

In summary, research in nursing is essenti al

for advancing the fi eld, improving pati ent
care, and ensuring that nursing practi ce is
based on the best available evidence. It
plays a vital role in the ongoing
development and improvement of
healthcare.

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N u r s i n g R e s e a r c h : G e n e r a ti n g a n d A s s e s s i n g Ev i d e n c e f o r N u r s i n g
P r a c ti c e " b y D e n i s e F. P o l i t a n d C h e r y l Ta t a n o B e c k .
The Role of Nursing Research in Health Policy and Advocacy" by
M a r y A . P a t e r s o n a n d J e a n n e S . M u r p h y, p u b l i s h e d i n t h e j o u r n a l
Nursing Outlook.
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