Nursing education and research in New Zealand.

Image J Nurs Sch

College of Nursing, University of Florida, Gainesville 32610-0187, USA.

Published: November 1996

Changes in nursing education and health care reform in New Zealand have significantly affected nurses engaged in research. Movement in both undergraduate and graduate educational qualifications has stimulated interest in research about health-care problems including cardiovascular disease, cancer, and substance abuse. Our small descriptive survey indicated that most research is qualitative and focuses on clinical care. Lack of funding, isolation from educational settings, and nurses' lack of confidence in their research abilities are major hindrances to the development of nursing knowledge. Limited publication opportunities further complicate dissemination of research.

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