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Tonya Rutherford-Hemming1, Frances R Vlasses, Jill K Rogers
1Department of Health and Community Systems, School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15260, USA. tor7@pitt.edu
Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
|November 15, 2011
Summary
Nurses face challenges in getting institutional review board approval for research. This article offers practical strategies for nurses and leaders to navigate human subject protection regulations effectively.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Research
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Human Subject Protection
Background:
- Nurses are encouraged to conduct research for evidence-based practice.
- Staff nurses and clinicians encounter difficulties with institutional review board (IRB) approval processes.
- Existing educational programs often focus solely on federal regulations for human subjects.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide practical strategies for nurses seeking IRB approval.
- To address the challenges of navigating human subject regulations in institutional research.
- To offer guidance from both individual nurse and nursing leader perspectives.
Main Methods:
- The article synthesizes practical approaches to IRB approval.
- It examines strategies applicable to individual nurses and nursing leadership.
- Focuses on actionable steps beyond regulatory compliance.
Main Results:
- Identifies common barriers in the IRB approval process for nurses.
- Outlines practical solutions for overcoming regulatory hurdles.
- Provides a dual perspective for nurses and their leaders.
Conclusions:
- Practical strategies are essential for nurses to successfully conduct research.
- Addressing IRB approval challenges facilitates the integration of evidence-based practice.
- Supportive leadership is crucial for empowering nurses in research endeavors.
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