Experts promote help for nurse-led community research
Two well-respected Research Fellows have highlighted the support available for nurse-led community research.
Ben Bowers and Dr Caroline Dickson highlighted the support on offer from both The Queen’s Nursing Institute Scotland (QNIS) and the Queen’s Nursing Institute during a discussion on the importance of research within nursing and how it can be embedded.
In their discussion, published on the QNIS website, they said: “Forums such as the Queen’s Nursing Institute Scotland and the Queen’s Nursing Institute are committed to supporting UK-based nurse researchers and research engagement, through skills training, networking and providing opportunities for community and primary care nurses to be involved in research.
“These activities are happening concurrently with the UK Government showing a commitment to developing research capacity and capability in nursing within its strategic plans, and government-funded schemes that support clinical academic careers and research activity.”
To support nurse-led research they have created the QNI Community Nursing Research Forum to strengthen community-based nursing research through peer support, mentorship and supporting personal development and research opportunities across the UK. The forum has 900 members and comes together for online masterclasses, drop-in sessions and webinars.
There is also a growing private Facebook group for members to ask research-related questions and get advice and a range of web resources are being created in response to members’ requests and development needs.
Dr Caroline Dickson is Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, Director of Person-centred Practice – International Community of Practice, a Fellow of Queens Nursing institute Scotland, a Member of the CPcPR and Co-founder of CAKE
Ben Bowers is a Wellcome Post-Doctoral Fellow, a Nurse Consultant – Palliative Care, a Research Consultant at the Queen’s Nursing Institute, and Honorary Associate Professor.
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