Time management strategies for research productivity. Academic Article uri icon

abstract

  • 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.

published proceedings

  • West J Nurs Res

altmetric score

  • 15.8

author list (cited authors)

  • Chase, J., Topp, R., Smith, C. E., Cohen, M. Z., Fahrenwald, N., Zerwic, J. J., ... Conn, V. S.

citation count

  • 31

complete list of authors

  • Chase, Jo-Ana D||Topp, Robert||Smith, Carol E||Cohen, Marlene Z||Fahrenwald, Nancy||Zerwic, Julie J||Benefield, Lazelle E||Anderson, Cindy M||Conn, Vicki S

publication date

  • February 2013