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Ensuring success: research by committee.

Eileen Fleming1, Susan Hazelett, Barbara Brunt

  • 1Summa Health System Hospitals, SemperCare Hospital of Akron, Ohio 44309-2090, USA. fleminge@summahealth.org

The Journal of Nursing Administration
|October 11, 2003
PubMed
Summary

This study explored alternatives to patient restraints in confused populations. The Nursing Research Committee successfully implemented a research process, highlighting critical success factors for committee-led research.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Research
  • Patient Safety
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Restraint use in confused patients presents ethical and clinical challenges.
  • Developing alternatives to physical restraints is a priority in patient care.
  • Nursing committees play a vital role in advancing evidence-based practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the process of conducting a research study on alternatives to restraints.
  • To identify critical success factors for research conducted by a nursing committee.
  • To inform best practices for implementing restraint alternatives in clinical settings.

Main Methods:

  • A Nursing Research Committee initiated a research focus group.
  • The committee defined research goals and selected a study topic.

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  • The study design was developed, and data collection procedures were established.

    • Main Results:

    • The committee successfully navigated the research process from inception to data collection.
    • Key factors contributing to the study's completion were identified.
    • The process demonstrated the feasibility of committee-driven research.

    Conclusions:

    • Committee-led research can effectively address clinical issues like restraint alternatives.
    • Structured processes and clear goals are crucial for research success.
    • Sharing these findings can guide other institutions in conducting similar research.