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Browse our collection of nursing research topics designed for undergraduate, postgraduate and academic research projects. These topics can help students identify relevant research areas, formulate objectives, develop research questions and select appropriate methodologies.

Whether you are preparing a final year project, dissertation, thesis or independent research study, these topics provide inspiration and direction for developing a strong research proposal.

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Assessment of Compassion Fatigue and Coping Strategies Among Oncology Nurses in Teaching Hospitals in Nigeria

Oncology nurses frequently provide care to patients with life-threatening illnesses and often experience emotional exhaustion resulting from prolonged exposure to suffering and death. Compassion fatigue can negatively affect mental wellbeing, job performance, and quality of patient care. Although oncology nursing demands significant emotional resilience, evidence on compassion fatigue and coping strategies among Nigerian oncology nurses remains limited. Understanding the prevalence and determinants of compassion fatigue can inform interventions aimed at supporting nurse wellbeing and improving oncology care delivery.

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Assessment of Family-Centered Care Practices Among Pediatric Nurses in Teaching Hospitals in Nigeria

Family-centered care emphasizes collaboration between healthcare professionals and families in the planning and delivery of pediatric healthcare services. Evidence suggests that family-centered approaches improve patient outcomes, caregiver satisfaction, and treatment adherence. Pediatric nurses play a key role in facilitating communication and involving families in decision-making processes. However, implementation challenges may exist due to organizational, cultural, and resource-related factors. Understanding current family-centered care practices can support quality improvement initiatives in pediatric nursing.

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Assessment of Hand Hygiene Compliance and Associated Factors Among Nurses in Neonatal Intensive Care Units in Nigeria

Hand hygiene is one of the most effective interventions for preventing healthcare-associated infections, particularly among vulnerable neonatal populations. Nurses working in neonatal intensive care units have frequent patient contact and play a vital role in infection prevention. Despite established guidelines, compliance with hand hygiene recommendations remains inconsistent in many healthcare settings. Understanding factors influencing compliance is important for improving neonatal patient safety and reducing infection-related morbidity.

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Assessment of Nurses’ Knowledge and Practices Regarding Delirium Screening Among Older Adult Patients in Medical Wards of Nigerian Teaching Hospitals

Delirium is a common but frequently under-recognized condition among hospitalized older adults and is associated with prolonged hospital stays, increased mortality, and poor health outcomes. Nurses are often the first healthcare professionals to observe changes in patients’ mental status and play a critical role in early identification. However, inadequate training and limited use of standardized screening tools may contribute to missed diagnoses. Understanding nurses’ knowledge and screening practices is essential for improving geriatric patient care and clinical outcomes in Nigerian hospitals.

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Assessment of Nurses’ Knowledge and Practices Regarding Early Recognition of Sepsis Among Adult Inpatients in Tertiary Hospitals in Nigeria

Sepsis remains a leading cause of preventable mortality worldwide and requires prompt recognition and intervention to improve patient outcomes. Nurses are often the first healthcare professionals to identify clinical deterioration among hospitalized patients. Early recognition of sepsis can facilitate timely treatment and reduce complications. However, knowledge gaps, workload pressures, and limited clinical resources may affect nurses’ ability to detect sepsis promptly. In Nigeria, evidence regarding nurses’ preparedness for sepsis recognition remains limited. Understanding factors influencing sepsis identification practices is essential for strengthening patient safety and improving clinical outcomes.

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Assessment of Occupational Musculoskeletal Disorders and Ergonomic Practices Among Nurses in Secondary Healthcare Facilities in Nigeria

Nursing is physically demanding and often involves repetitive movements, prolonged standing, patient lifting, and awkward postures. These occupational demands place nurses at increased risk of musculoskeletal disorders, which can reduce productivity, increase absenteeism, and negatively affect quality of care. Despite the importance of occupational health, ergonomic practices are not consistently implemented in many healthcare facilities. Understanding the prevalence and determinants of musculoskeletal disorders among nurses is necessary for developing workplace interventions that improve staff wellbeing and patient care.

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Assessment of Psychological Distress and Resilience Among Emergency Department Nurses in Tertiary Healthcare Institutions in Nigeria

Emergency department nurses routinely manage critically ill patients, traumatic injuries, and high-stress situations. Continuous exposure to emotionally demanding circumstances can increase psychological distress and negatively affect professional performance. Resilience has been identified as an important protective factor that enables nurses to adapt effectively to workplace stressors. Understanding the prevalence of psychological distress and resilience levels among emergency nurses is crucial for developing supportive workplace interventions.

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Assessment of Telehealth Readiness and Acceptance Among Nurses in Public Healthcare Facilities in Nigeria

Telehealth technologies are increasingly being adopted to improve healthcare access, continuity of care, and health system efficiency. Nurses are central to telehealth implementation through patient education, remote monitoring, and care coordination. However, successful integration depends on healthcare workers’ readiness, technological competence, and acceptance of digital health solutions. In Nigeria, evidence on telehealth readiness among nurses remains limited despite growing investments in digital health infrastructure. Understanding factors influencing acceptance can support effective implementation strategies.

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Determinants of Adherence to Safe Injection Practices Among Nurses in Primary Healthcare Centres in Rural Nigeria

Safe injection practices are essential for preventing healthcare-associated infections, protecting healthcare workers, and improving patient safety. Nurses perform a substantial proportion of injection-related procedures and are expected to adhere to established infection prevention standards. However, shortages of supplies, inadequate training, and workplace challenges may affect compliance. Understanding determinants of safe injection practices among nurses is important for strengthening infection prevention efforts and reducing occupational health risks in rural healthcare settings.

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Determinants of Compliance With Surgical Safety Checklist Procedures Among Perioperative Nurses in Nigerian Teaching Hospitals

The surgical safety checklist is an evidence-based tool designed to reduce surgical complications, improve teamwork, and enhance patient safety. Perioperative nurses play a key role in coordinating and implementing checklist procedures before, during, and after surgery. Despite demonstrated benefits, compliance remains inconsistent in many healthcare settings. Understanding factors influencing adherence to surgical safety protocols can help strengthen patient safety systems and improve surgical outcomes in Nigerian hospitals.

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Determinants of Evidence-Based Practice Adoption Among Clinical Nurses in Teaching Hospitals in South-West Nigeria

Evidence-based practice is essential for improving patient outcomes, healthcare quality, and clinical decision-making. However, translating research evidence into routine nursing practice remains challenging due to barriers such as limited research skills, inadequate institutional support, and time constraints. Understanding factors influencing evidence-based practice adoption among nurses is important for promoting research utilization and strengthening professional nursing practice in Nigeria.

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Determinants of Medication Administration Errors Among Nurses in Public Tertiary Hospitals in South-East Nigeria

Medication administration errors remain a major patient safety concern globally and can lead to adverse clinical outcomes, prolonged hospitalization, and increased healthcare costs. Nurses are directly involved in medication administration and are often exposed to factors that increase the likelihood of errors, including workload pressures, fatigue, interruptions, and staffing shortages. In Nigeria, limited evidence exists regarding factors contributing to medication administration errors among nurses. Understanding these determinants is essential for developing strategies that enhance medication safety and improve healthcare quality.

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