Abstract
The purpose of this study was to clarify the factors influencing psychiatric nurses' attitudes toward utilizing research findings. A self-administered, anonymous questionnaire survey was administered to nurses working in psychiatric institutions throughout Japan. The questionnaire was distributed to 4,774 psychiatric nurses from 82 cooperating facilities, resulting in a total of 2,999 participants for analysis. The results of a stepwise method of multiple regression analysis suggested that regardless of job position or educational background, nurses may be positively affected by frequently reviewing relevant literature, having superior psychiatric nursing practice skills, having experience writing and submitting relevant articles, and negatively affected by having long years of psychiatric experience. The results also suggest that the absence of a coercive organizational climate and the development of rational organizational management based on the autonomy of nurses are environmental conditions that enhance attitudes towards the use of research findings. We believe that an organization's support for familiarity with literature and research and the creation
of a free and open atmosphere will motivate nurses to improve their practical skills and inspire an improved attitude
related to the use of research findings.
