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.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 289-292 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Infection Prevention |
Volume | 17 |
Issue number | 6 |
Early online date | 12 Sep 2016 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Nov 2016 |
Keywords
- infection prevention
- research writing skills
- barriers