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A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting

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Published on: January 12, 2018

How Does Research Start?

Bernadette Capili¹

¹Bernadette Capili is director of the Heilbrunn Family Center for Research Nursing, Rockefeller University, New York City. This manuscript was supported in part by grant No. UL1TR001866 from the National Institutes of Health's National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences Clinical and Translational Science Awards Program. Contact author: bcapili@rockefeller.edu. The author has disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise. A podcast with the author is available at www.ajnonline.com.

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This series empowers nurses with essential clinical research skills. Learn step-by-step how to engage in evidence-based practice, from research design to data interpretation.

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Area of Science:

Nursing
Clinical Research
Evidence-Based Practice

Background:

Nurses require foundational knowledge for effective research participation.
A gap exists in accessible, step-by-step research training for nurses.

Purpose of the Study:

To launch a new series educating nurses on clinical research.
To provide practical skills for evidence-based practice implementation.

Main Methods:

A multi-part series format.
Each article covers key research concepts sequentially.
Accompanying podcasts offer author insights.

Main Results:

The series aims to build nurse confidence and competence in research.
Provides a structured learning pathway for research methodologies.

Conclusions:

This series is a vital resource for nurses seeking to advance their research skills.
Enhances the integration of evidence-based practice in nursing.