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

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.

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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.