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Gail Elaine Pittroff1, Verna L Hendricks-Ferguson
1Gail Elaine Pittroff, PhD, MAPS, RN, is an assistant professor at Maryville University, St. Louis, Missouri. Her research is focused on generating knowledge about spiritual care in a palliative setting. Verna L. Hendricks-Ferguson, PhD, RN, CHPPN, FPCN, FAAN, is an associate professor at St. Louis University School of Nursing, St. Louis, Missouri. Her research is focused on generating knowledge about provider communication in palliative care.
Abstract:
The importance of academic nurse researchers partnering with clinical nurses for clinical research has been well articulated. A 4-hour training program designed to equip staff nurses to become fully engaged researchers in a palliative care end of life communication-focused research study resulted in enriched human caring skills and professional growth. Results indicate that the training (didactic lecture, group reflection, role-playing) was adequate to prepare the nurses to deliver the study protocol. Relevance for primary investigators, nurses, clinical institutions, those interested in partnered research, and professional growth are discussed.
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