Developing a valid and reliable measure of research utilization
Start/End Dates: March 2005 - February 2007
Investigators: Carole A. Estabrooks (PI), Lars Wallin, Joanne Profetto-McGrath, Shannon Scott, Dwight Harley.
Funder: Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Grant Amount: $117,549
The purpose of this study was to develop and assess an instrument that measures research utilization among health professionals; specifically those providing direct nursing care in acute and long term care settings.
The specific objectives of the study were:
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clarify and validate the construct of research utilization,
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develop observable indicators of research utilization,
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develop a set of items that measure research,
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pilot the research utilization instrument.
The products of this research program are:
- Squires, J.E., Adachi, A. M., & Estabrooks, C.A. (2008). Developing a Valid and Reliable Measure of Research Utilization Technical Report. (Report No. 08-02-TR). Edmonton, AB, Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta. (ISBN: 978-1-55195-235-2)