
AbstractAimTo analyse nursing research based on the CINAHL database to identify research priorities for nursing.DesignA scoping literature review was conducted. The CINAHL Plus (EBSCO) Full Text was searched between 2012–2018.MethodsOut of 1522 original publications, 91 fulfilled the inclusion criteria. The Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal tools were applied. Data were analysed by a thematic analysis method.ResultsA strong emphasis should be put on development and evaluation of nursing theories and, in addition, randomized controlled trial studies, meta‐synthesis, experimental and intervention studies are needed in nursing research. Development of competencies and skills in the nursing profession ought to be studied more extensively and research should be focused on variety fields of nursing practice.
nursing research priorities, RT1-120, Nursing, thematic analyses, clinical nursing research, Nursing Research, nursing research, scoping review, Review Articles, Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
nursing research priorities, RT1-120, Nursing, thematic analyses, clinical nursing research, Nursing Research, nursing research, scoping review, Review Articles, Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
| selected citations These citations are derived from selected sources. This is an alternative to the "Influence" indicator, which also reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically). | 37 | |
| popularity This indicator reflects the "current" impact/attention (the "hype") of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network. | Top 10% | |
| influence This indicator reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically). | Top 10% | |
| impulse This indicator reflects the initial momentum of an article directly after its publication, based on the underlying citation network. | Top 10% |
