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Opioid use disorder research and the Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science priority areas

  • Patricia A Eckardt
  • , Donald Bailey
  • , Holli A DeVon
  • , Cynthia Dougherty
  • , Pamela Ginex
  • , Cheryl A Krause-Parello
  • , Rita H. Pickler
  • , Therese S. Richmond
  • , Eleanor Rivera
  • , Carol F Roye
  • , Nancy S Redeker

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Abstract

Background
Chronic diseases, such as opioid use disorder (OUD) require a multifaceted scientific approach to address their evolving complexity. The Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science's (Council) four nursing science priority areas (precision health; global health, determinants of health, and big data/data analytics) were established to provide a framework to address current complex health problems.
Purpose
To examine OUD research through the nursing science priority areas and evaluate the appropriateness of the priority areas as a framework for research on complex health conditions.
Method
OUD was used as an exemplar to explore the relevance of the nursing science priorities for future research.
Findings
Research in the four priority areas is advancing knowledge in OUD identification, prevention, and treatment. Intersection of OUD research population focus and methodological approach was identified among the priority areas.
Discussion
The Council priorities provide a relevant framework for nurse scientists to address complex health problems like OUD.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)406-416
Number of pages11
JournalNursing Outlook
Volume68
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 1 2020

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • General Nursing

Keywords

  • Big data and Data analytics
  • Determinants of health
  • Global health
  • Opioid use disorder research
  • Precision health

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