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ahriuashd · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

One major focus of nursing research during the 1980s was:

a. communication of research findings.
b. illness prevention.
c. increased funding for nursing research.
d. nurses' job satisfaction.

Question 2

A major focus of nursing science during the 1970s was:

a. communication of research findings.
b. health care delivery.
c. illness prevention.
d. nursing education.

princessflame2016 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Most of the federal funds before this time were designated for medical studies involving the diagnosis and cure of disease.
The communication of research findings was a major issue in the 1970s.
Current (2000s) research focus and funding is expanding from the treatment of illness to include health promotion and illness prevention interventions.
The conduct of clinical research was the focus of the 1980s.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Communication of research findings was a major issue for nursing in the 1970s. National and international research conferences were held, and several new research journals were published during this decade.
Health care delivery became a focus in the 1980s and 1990s.
Illness prevention has become the focus of current research in nursing.
Nursing education was focused on more in the 1950s.