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Research and practice development in Wales.
D O'Carroll1, H Nethercott, A Perrett
1RCN R&D Co-ordinating Centre, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting, University of Manchester. dave.o'carroll@man.ac.uk
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|November 15, 2000
Summary
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Research and Development (R&D) Co-ordinating Centre is being developed in Wales. This report details its utilization from a Welsh perspective, including experiences with an interactive Internet workshop.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Research and Development
- Information Services in Healthcare
Background:
- The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Research and Development (R&D) Co-ordinating Centre plays a role in advancing nursing practices.
- Understanding the utilization of such centers from regional perspectives is crucial for equitable development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the development and utilization of the RCN R&D Co-ordinating Centre from a Welsh perspective.
- To share practical experiences of utilizing R&D support and training, such as interactive Internet workshops.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative report detailing the R&D Co-ordinating Centre's progress in Wales.
- Case study recounting a practice development nurse's experience with an Internet workshop.
Main Results:
- The R&D Co-ordinating Centre is actively developing within Wales.
- Healthcare professionals are engaging with and benefiting from the center's resources and training opportunities, including digital workshops.
Conclusions:
- The R&D Co-ordinating Centre's integration in Wales demonstrates a commitment to supporting nursing research and development regionally.
- Interactive workshops, like the Internet workshop described, are valuable tools for professional development and knowledge dissemination in nursing.