Overview of NIHR and Partner Sources of Funding
Plus Handy Tips for Research for Patient Benefit (RfPB)
Are you thinking of seeking funding and not sure where to go?
The NIHR RDS for the East Midlands is holding three workshops to provide some insights into popular funding streams
ULHT Workshop: 29th September 2009, 1.00 – 3.00pm in McKenzie Room, PGMEC, Education Centre, Pilgrim Hospital.
NIHR RDS for the East Midlands:
Take Five featuring training events, research funding and the latest health news, and websites in neat little sets of five.
RCN Annual International Nursing Research Conference: 11th – 13th May 2010 at The Sage, Gateshead. This year the event coincides with International Nurses Day on 12 May. Every year on this day, nurses across the globe celebrate nurses and nursing in memory of Florence Nightingale who died in 1910. Alongside a dynamic scientific programme, the 2010 conference will include additional centenary events that reflect Florence Nightingale's contribution to patient care and research. Call for abstracts – deadline 2nd November 2009. RCN website 07/09.
Academy of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting Research (UK)
The Academy aims to be an expert voice on all matters relating to research that involves UK midwives, nurse and health visitors and the website is intended for this audience. The site provides advice on the issues relating to the employment of clinical academics, a number of case studies from midwives, nurses and health visitors who have chosen academic careers, the Academy mentorship scheme and a competency framework for clinical research nurses.
Take 5 – NIHR RDS for the East Midlands 07/09.
Bridging the gap between research and practice.
Sigsworth J
Nursing Management - UK, 01 May 2009, vol./is. 16/2(20-22)
Health secretary Alan Johnson announced in March the identities of the first five academic health science centres in the UK, one of which is the result of a collaboration between Imperial College London and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. These centres are partnerships between world-class universities and leading NHS organisations, and this article examines the implications of their establishment for nursing and midwifery.
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Cinahl database 06/09.
Novice researchers' reflection on conducting a focus group.
O'Connor, C, Murphy, S
Journal of Perioperative Practice, May 2009, vol./is. 19/5(143-7)
Critical analysis of conducting focus group interviews, in which the views of perioperative nurses were sought on the use of pneumatic tourniquets in the operating department. Gibbs' reflective cycle model was used as a framework for describing the researchers' experience of facilitating the groups. 23 refs.
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BNI database 07/09.
Focus groups: principles and process.
Redmond, R, Curtis, E
Nurse Researcher, 2009, vol./is. 16/3(57-69)
The principles and practices involved in undertaking focus group research. The theory behind the use of focus groups in qualitative research is outlined, and the tasks involved in planning, organising and implementing focus groups are discussed. Advice is given on how to manage focus group research, and its potential advantages and disadvantages are explored. 19 refs.
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BNI database 07/09.
Twelve steps for success in the nursing research journey.
Pierce, L
Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, April 2009, vol./is. 40/4(154-64)
Tips on the research process for nurses, illustrated as a road map consisting of 12 steps. The steps relate to choosing and refining topics, reviewing and reading literature, formulating hypotheses, seeking funding, designing research, finding and protecting human subjects, collecting and analysing data, reporting results and building on them. 28 refs.
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BNI database 07/09.
Nursing research: tips and tools to simplify the process.
Van Cott, A, Smith, M
Dermatology Nursing, 2009, vol./is. 21/3(138-40)
Guidance for nurses on simplifying the research process. Aspects of research including conducting literature searches, seeking assistance from a medical statistician and organising research are discussed. 7 refs.
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BNI database 07/09.
Nurse research and the law in competent adults.
McGuinness S, Wilkinson R
British Journal of Nursing (BJN), 14 May 2009, vol./is. 18/9(559-560)
This article is a summary of issues which nurses face when carrying out research involving competent adults. A recent case of a nurse in Teeside who was struck off as a result of irregularities in conduct during a clinical research trial highlights the importance of standards of care in research being met. The authors focus on two aspects of research -- the problems of the consent procedure and the different obligations that might arise from involvement in research. Nurses have a very important role to play in the conduct of research. They, like any other health-care professionals, must make sure that they conduct themselves in accordance with the standards of care of their profession and are accountable for their research conduct.
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CINAHL database 07/09.
Involving children in research.
Whiting L
Paediatric Nursing, 01 June 2009, vol./is. 21/5(32-36)
Children and young people should be involved in the research process when the findings could affect them. It is important to use research tools that will facilitate their engagement as they can offer valuable contributions that generate a knowledge base that is a unique reflection of their needs. Visual methods such as drawing, collage and photography can help them to express emotions and opinions. Reference groups of children and young people can inform every stage of the research process, ensuring appropriateness of information materials, consent forms and methods. There are challenges associated with the involvement of children and young people in the research process, but with careful planning, these are surmountable.
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CINAHL database 07/09.
Generating knowledge.
Estcourt S
Nursing Standard, 10 June 2009, vol./is. 23/40(64-64)
Abstract: Nurse researcher Stephanie Estcourt on the challenges and contraindications of her role.
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CINAHL database 07/09.
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