TY - JOUR
T1 - Time Management Strategies for Research Productivity
AU - Chase, Jo Ana D.
AU - Topp, Robert
AU - Smith, Carol E.
AU - Cohen, Marlene Z.
AU - Fahrenwald, Nancy
AU - Zerwic, Julie J.
AU - Benefield, Lazelle E.
AU - Anderson, Cindy M.
AU - Conn, Vicki S.
PY - 2013/2
Y1 - 2013/2
N2 - Researchers function in a complex environment and carry multiple role responsibilities. This environment is prone to various distractions that can derail productivity and decrease efficiency. Effective time management allows researchers to maintain focus on their work, contributing to research productivity. Thus, improving time management skills is essential to developing and sustaining a successful program of research. This article presents time management strategies addressing behaviors surrounding time assessment, planning, and monitoring. Herein, the Western Journal of Nursing Research editorial board recommends strategies to enhance time management, including setting realistic goals, prioritizing, and optimizing planning. Involving a team, problem-solving barriers, and early management of potential distractions can facilitate maintaining focus on a research program. Continually evaluating the effectiveness of time management strategies allows researchers to identify areas of improvement and recognize progress.
AB - Researchers function in a complex environment and carry multiple role responsibilities. This environment is prone to various distractions that can derail productivity and decrease efficiency. Effective time management allows researchers to maintain focus on their work, contributing to research productivity. Thus, improving time management skills is essential to developing and sustaining a successful program of research. This article presents time management strategies addressing behaviors surrounding time assessment, planning, and monitoring. Herein, the Western Journal of Nursing Research editorial board recommends strategies to enhance time management, including setting realistic goals, prioritizing, and optimizing planning. Involving a team, problem-solving barriers, and early management of potential distractions can facilitate maintaining focus on a research program. Continually evaluating the effectiveness of time management strategies allows researchers to identify areas of improvement and recognize progress.
KW - Time Management
KW - efficiency
KW - research productivity
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U2 - 10.1177/0193945912451163
DO - 10.1177/0193945912451163
M3 - Article
C2 - 22868990
AN - SCOPUS:84872550728
VL - 35
SP - 155
EP - 176
JO - Western Journal of Nursing Research
JF - Western Journal of Nursing Research
SN - 0193-9459
IS - 2
ER -