[Teaching nursing research at bachelor and second level degree: opinions of nursing associate professors and nursing researchers]

Prof Inferm. 2006 Apr-Jun;59(2):71-83.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Nursing research is a systematic and very important enquiry for improving clients' quality of life and effective and efficient nursing care. National and international literature state that all nurses should have knowledge and responsibilities in research which are different in relation to their educational level. The aim of the present study was to collect opinions of the new professors in nursing about objectives, contents and methods for teaching nursing research at Bachelor and Master Degree. The sample was made of nine participants who were interviewed by twenty questions sent by e-mail. The interviews were analysed using quantitative-descriptive and qualitative-phenomenological methods (triangulation). Interviews revealed that Bachelor students should be educated to retrieve and criticise scientific literature, to apply research finding in practice and to collaborate in research studies; Master students should improve knowledge of Bachelor degree and be able to design and conduct research studies. Participants emphasised the importance of using active methodologies for teaching and to involve students in research. By analysing the literature and the results of the present study educational objectives for teaching nursing research at Bachelor and Master degree are defined.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Attitude of Health Personnel
  • Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate*
  • Education, Nursing, Graduate*
  • Electronic Mail
  • Faculty, Nursing*
  • Humans
  • Interviews as Topic
  • Nursing Research / education*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Teaching* / methods