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Table 2 Survey constructs

From: Ground-up-top down: a mixed method action research study aimed at normalising research in practice for nurses and midwives

 

Definition

Measurement tool

Individual domain

 Perceived individual research intention

Individual’s intent to engage with research activities and opportunities in order to inform their practice.

Research and Development Culture Index (R & D Culture Index) [33]

 Perceived individual research capacity

Individual skill level across a variety of research related activities from finding the literature through to dissemination of findings.

Research and Development Culture Index (R & D Culture Index) [33]

Research and Capacity Culture Tool (RCC Tool) [8]

 Perceived research relevance

Importance individual places on research for practice improvement and significance in daily work, relevance to profession and relevance to education.

Nursing Research Questionnaire (NRQ) [6]

 Perceived research value

Value and impact of research in practice and on their profession.

Nursing Research Questionnaire (NRQ) [6]

 Perceived translation of research into practice

Explores whether research is collaborative between clinicians and researchers, is directed by strategic priorities, improves patient and organisational outcomes through sustained practice change and used to evaluate interventions.

 

Organisational domain

 Perceived organisational support

Degree of organisational support and opportunity for, and application of research in your team or service.

Research and Capacity Culture Tool (RCC Tool) [8]

Queensland Health Practitioner Research Capacity Survey [34]

 Perceived organisational culture and capability

Degree of research related resources, planning, leadership, opportunities, consumer involvement, and quality monitoring and expert advice.

Queensland Health Practitioner Research Capacity Survey [34]