AUTHOR=Kalal Nipin , Vel N. sabari , Chaudhary Saroj , Meena Savita , Meena Sonam , Bhichar Sonu , Singh Spraha 

TITLE=Acquaintance, attitude, and perceived barriers regarding scientific research publications among clinical nurses: a cross-sectional study at tertiary care hospitals in western Rajasthan

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Research Metrics and Analytics

VOLUME=Volume 9 - 2024

YEAR=2024

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/research-metrics-and-analytics/articles/10.3389/frma.2024.1423963

DOI=10.3389/frma.2024.1423963

ISSN=2504-0537

ABSTRACT=Introduction: In today's era, conducting research is crucial for advancing the nursing profession. Scientific publications in clinical research aim to improve patient care outcomes and foster a sense of importance for nurses within the healthcare team. However, clinical nurses often lag due to factors such as limited familiarity, attitudes towards research, and encountered barriers. Objectives: The study conducted to know the knowledge, attitude, and perceived barriers regarding scientific research publication among clinical nurses at tertiary care hospitals in western Rajasthan. Methodology: A Cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among the clinical nurses. Participants were assessed for their knowledge, attitude, and perceived barriers regarding scientific research publications through a self-administered questionnaire. Results: The study revealed that 92% of participants lacked sufficient knowledge about scientific research publications, and 78.3% had a moderate perception of barriers. Pearson's correlation coefficient indicated a weak positive correlation (r= 0.143, p= 0.007) between knowledge and attitude, and a significant negative correlation (r= -0.143, p= 0.012) between knowledge and perceived barriers. However, multiple linear regression analysis showed no significant relationship among clinical nurses in terms of knowledge, attitude, and perceived barriers towards scientific research publication. Conclusion: A study on clinical nurses revealed that a majority have insufficient knowledge about scientific research, while over half hold neutral attitudes toward research publications. Additionally, a significant portion of clinical nurse's report experiencing moderate levels of perceived barriers.