Adaptation and validation of the Barriers to Research Utilization (BARRIERS scale) questionnaire among Polish nurses and midwives: Cross-sectional study

The study was designed to assess a Polish version of the Barriers to Research Utilization (BRU) scale for reliability and validity, in a group of nurses and midwives. The implementation of Evidence-Based in practice is a key element of care and the use of research requirements the research awareness of nurses. In 2018, cross-sectional validation was carried out among nurses and midwives qualified for the project. The Cronbach alpha internal consistency index and mean correlations between items for each of the five subscales comprised in the BRU Instrument were satisfactory. The regression weights show that the items fit well with the subscales and there are no deviations from it. We should the right tools to assess research awareness and be able to identify barriers. Knowing them will allow us to implement preventative measures and allow us to plan our activities. •Many studies have focused on validation, modification and use of the scale in order determine the standards of Evidence-Based practice in nursing. In Poland there is no scale designed to investigate barriers to utilisation of research by health care professionals including nurses and midwives.•There is evidence confirming accuracy and reliability of the scale in measuring barriers to research utilisation in nursing practice in Poland. By using the scale, it will be possible to improve the level of care through application of research-based standards.