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Perspectives on Neuroscience
Published on: July 31, 2007
Updated research priorities for neuroscience nursing
Colleen Diiorio1, Janice L Hinkle, Alexa Stuifbergen
1Department of Behavioral Sciences and Health Education, Rollins School of Public Health, Atlanta, GA, USA. cdiiori@sph.emory.edu
Summary
The Neuroscience Nursing Foundation (NNF) updated its research priorities to guide funding. This ensures systematic knowledge development in neuroscience nursing through targeted research activities.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience Nursing
- Nursing Research
- Healthcare Funding
Background:
- The Neuroscience Nursing Foundation (NNF) identified a need to update its research priorities in 2007.
- Existing priorities required revision to effectively guide research funding and development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish updated research priorities for the Neuroscience Nursing Foundation (NNF).
- To provide a strategic framework for advancing knowledge in neuroscience nursing.
- To guide NNF's funding decisions for neuroscience nursing research.
Main Methods:
- Convening a research panel of neuroscience nursing leaders.
- Conducting a comprehensive review of neuroscience nursing literature.
- Administering a membership survey to the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses regarding research priorities.
Main Results:
- Identification of key leaders in neuroscience nursing.
- Consensus on updated research priorities based on literature review and member input.
- Development of a revised document outlining six strategies and five program areas for NNF research funding.
Conclusions:
- The updated priorities provide clear guidelines for neuroscience nursing research.
- The revised framework supports the systematic development of knowledge in the field.
- NNF is positioned to strategically fund research that advances neuroscience nursing practice and outcomes.
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