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Using Liberating Structures to Increase Engagement in Identifying Priorities for the APNA Research Council
Jane S Mahoney1, Linda Lewin2, Linda Beeber3
1Jane S. Mahoney, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC, The Menninger Clinic, Houston, TX; Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA jmahoney@menninger.edu.
Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association
|August 14, 2016
Summary
The American Psychiatric Nurses Association Research Council used innovative methods to identify key priorities for advancing psychiatric mental health (PMH) nursing research. These priorities aim to boost funding, collaboration, and research engagement among nurses.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Research
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
- Healthcare Leadership
Background:
- In 2015, the Research Council recognized a need to reevaluate its strategic priorities.
- The Steering Committee and Co-Chairs initiated a review process.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the highest priorities for the Research Council.
- To guide future research initiatives and resource allocation.
Main Methods:
- Employed liberating structures: Impromptu Speed Networking, 1-2-4-all, and Crowd Sourcing.
- Facilitated group engagement to identify critical areas for the council.
Main Results:
- Key priorities identified include increasing psychiatric mental health (PMH) research funding.
- Fostering researcher collaboration (PhD and DNP), supporting state chapters, and enhancing organizational support for PMH staff nurse research involvement were prioritized.
- The council aims to act as a central connector for researchers.
Conclusions:
- Innovative engagement strategies effectively identified group priorities.
- The American Psychiatric Nurses Association Research Council has established clear priorities to advance PMH nursing research.
- Actionable plans are in place to propel PMH nursing research forward.