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Encouraging practitioners in infection prevention and control to publish: a cross-sectional survey.
- Source :
- Journal of Infection Prevention; Nov2016, Vol. 17 Issue 6, p289-292, 4p
- Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- Aim: The aim of this cross-sectional survey was to determine the views of infection prevention and control practitioners (IPCPs) on publishing research. Methods: A convenience sample was obtained by approaching delegates at the 2015 Infection Prevention Society conference and data were captured via a hand-held electronic device. Findings: Of the 79 respondents, most (83%) read the Journal of Infection Prevention (JIP) and found it useful for informing their practice (72%). However, most (91%) had never published in JIP, and less than half (40%) published elsewhere. The main barrier to publication was not having work suitable for publication (38%). Support (37%), training in writing for publication (10%) and time (9%) were considered to be important facilitators in encouraging respondents to publish. Discussion: Strategies that support IPCPs in developing their writing skills may encourage more IPCPs to disseminate evidence to support best practice by publishing their work in peer-reviewed journals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 17571774
- Volume :
- 17
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Infection Prevention
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 118921194
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/1757177416663838