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Research in service settings: Part I--Consortium project outcomes
1Stanford University Hospital, Palo Alto, California.
The Journal of Nursing Administration
|February 1, 1988
Summary
Nurse executives can foster staff involvement in nursing research by collaborating. A 3-year consortium project demonstrated successful integration of nursing research into practice through shared expertise and resources.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Management
- Research Integration
Background:
- Nurse executives face pressure to support staff involvement in nursing research within cost-conscious healthcare environments.
- Encouraging research engagement is crucial for professional development and evidence-based practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report the outcomes and assessment of a 3-year project aimed at incorporating nursing research into practice.
- To provide strategies for nurse executives to support staff involvement in research.
Main Methods:
- A consortium of nine healthcare agencies collaborated over 3 years.
- Shared research expertise and resources among participating agencies.
Main Results:
- The project successfully integrated nursing research into practice.
- The article assesses the outcomes and experience of the consortium.
Conclusions:
- Consortium models can effectively facilitate the incorporation of nursing research into practice.
- Strategies for fostering staff involvement in research are valuable for nurse executives.