Evaluate Faculty Attitudes and Barriers Toward Research and Publication at the University Settings

Background: Literature shows that clinicians' interest and involvement in research has declined in recent years. Several studies have looked at attitudes and interest in research among doctors working in various specialties and subspecialties. In the primary care field, most studies found time, financial constraints, busy clinical practices and lack of interest as major deterrents to clinicians' involvement in research. Other similar studies identified financial incentives and infrastructure support as key factors in promoting research. Age and gender differences in research interest were also seen with younger physicians showing more inclination towards research and a comparatively smaller involvement of female physicians. Inadequate mentorship and lack of time have been other major barriers in research.

Aims: The main aim of the study is to evaluate the faculty attitudes and barriers towards research and publication at the university settings.

Methods: A cross sectional non-experimental survey research design will be conducted in major educational institutions/ hospitals in California State and Southern part of India. Study includes nursing faculty members (Lecturers, Assistant Professors, Clinical nurse educators and Readers) who are working in the universities and hospitals. Random and Convenient sampling techniques were used to recruit the participants into study. There were 50 faculties completed the survey. A standardized Evidence-Based Practice & BARRIERS to research utilization self-administered questionnaire were used to collect the data. Ethical approval (IRB) was obtained from California State University Fresno and the other study sites. Data were collected using online survey and mail methods. Data were analyzed using SPSS software.

Conclusion: This research concludes that there is an additional research needed to explore faculty opinions and their views about the benefits and incentives of the academic research activities using more of open-ended questions. There is still a long way to go in addressing some of the related issues at the university settings.