Factors Affecting Research Competency of Nurse Anesthetists: a Cross-Sectional Survey Study
Keywords:
anesthesia, nurse anesthetist, perioperative care, research competency, research skillAbstract
Introduction: Research competency is important for nurse anesthetists to stay updated with evidence-based practices and contribute to patient safety. Understanding the factors influencing research competency is essential for the development of targeted interventions and strategies. This study investigates the factors affecting the research competency of nurse anesthetists at Ramathibodi Hospital. Methods: A cross-sectional survey study was conducted with 67 nurse anesthetists. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire assessing factors influencing or limiting research competency. Analysis involved descriptive statistics and inferential statistics (t-tests). Results: Fifty-four nurse anesthetists returned the questionnaire (80.5%). The majority of participated nurse anesthetists agreed that “Relatedness” had the greatest effect on their research competency (mean score 3.9±0.77). Nurses who participated in research at least 1 study per year thought that “Extrinsic motivation” had a significantly greater effect on research competency than those who participated in less than 1 study per year (mean scores 3.82±0.61 and 3.3±0.84, respectively; P=0.017) The greatest barriers to research competency were “Inadequate availability of research training opportunities”, and “Limited accessibility to research data and tools” (average scores were similar: 4.26±0.78 and 4.26±0.73, respectively). Conclusion: This study revealed factors affecting research competency of nurse anesthetists at Ramathibodi Hospital. Results emphasize both extrinsic and intrinsic motivators’ importance. Institutions should promote career advancement and acknowledge individual skills. Establishing a research network for mutual assistance is essential.
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