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Collaboration as a gateway to nursing research in the ED
Collaboration as a gateway to nursing research in the ED Rose Chapman RN, MSc Nurse Research Consultant ED1 Lecturer and Clinical and Nursing Practice Coordinator School of Nursing and Midwifery, Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Western Australia Shane Combs RN, BScApp (Nursing), GradDipEmpRels Nurse Co-Director, Emergency Department 7 Paula Davis RN, BSc (N),GradCertED Acting Clinical Nurse Consultant, Emergency Department I Uoondalup Health Campus, Joondalup, Western Australia
Abstract In a recent collaboration between Curtin University of Technology and Joondalup Health Campus an innovative nurse research consultant position was created. This research position was considered essential to ensure the implementation of research-based evidence into clinical nursing practice in the emergency department. The development of evidence-based practice is dependent on nurses' ability to identify areas of nursing that require research, critically read research articles, have an understanding of the research process, and utilise research to improve patient care. The move toward evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement has determined the necessity for all clinicians to develop research skills for them to deliver and evaluate best practice. Short answer questionnaires were distributed to nursing staff in the department, following analysis of the responses semi-structured interviews were completed with 10 registered nurses. Content analysis was utilised to identify themes and sub-themes. This explorative research aimed to provide the nurse research consultant with an increased understanding of the emergency department nursing staff perception of the role and the ways in which the role could assist them. Data analysis identified three main themes: 1. role of the nurse research consultant in the research process 2. hindering the research process 3. assisting the research process. Within each of these themes several sub-themes emerged. The findings highlighted that ED nurses were reluctant to become involved in research because of their perceived lack of knowledge base and skill level. Furthermore, they identified departmental and time constraints and motivation as reasons for not participating in research. However, most participants considered that the nurse research consultant, formal education, cultural change, access to resources including the nurse research consultant and involvement in research activities as mechanisms to assist them to contribute in research activities. These findings reinforce the need for the nurse research consultant role within the ED and the willingness of ED nurses to participate and utilise research in their clinical practice if given enough support.
ABSTRACTS 1st National Emergency Nursing Conference,AdeLaide,September 2004
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Abstract In a recent collaboration between Curtin University of Technology and Joondalup Health Campus an innovative nurse research consultant position was created. This research position was considered essential to ensure the implementation of research-based evidence into clinical nursing practice in the emergency department. The development of evidence-based practice is dependent on nurses' ability to identify areas of nursing that require research, critically read research articles, have an understanding of the research process, and utilise research to improve patient care. The move toward evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement has determined the necessity for all clinicians to develop research skills for them to deliver and evaluate best practice. Short answer questionnaires were distributed to nursing staff in the department, following analysis of the responses semi-structured interviews were completed with 10 registered nurses. Content analysis was utilised to identify themes and sub-themes. This explorative research aimed to provide the nurse research consultant with an increased understanding of the emergency department nursing staff perception of the role and the ways in which the role could assist them. Data analysis identified three main themes: 1. role of the nurse research consultant in the research process 2. hindering the research process 3. assisting the research process. Within each of these themes several sub-themes emerged. The findings highlighted that ED nurses were reluctant to become involved in research because of their perceived lack of knowledge base and skill level. Furthermore, they identified departmental and time constraints and motivation as reasons for not participating in research. However, most participants considered that the nurse research consultant, formal education, cultural change, access to resources including the nurse research consultant and involvement in research activities as mechanisms to assist them to contribute in research activities. These findings reinforce the need for the nurse research consultant role within the ED and the willingness of ED nurses to participate and utilise research in their clinical practice if given enough support.
ABSTRACTS 1st National Emergency Nursing Conference,AdeLaide,September 2004
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