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Creating Interdisciplinary Engagement Through a Hospital-Based Endowed Chair in Nursing Research: The "Conway Chair
Eileen P Engh1, Vicki Freedenberg, Lisa M Ring
1Department of Nursing Science, Professional Practice, & Quality, Children's National Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia (Ms Engh and Drs Freedenberg, Ring, Lafond, and Hinds); Department of Pediatrics, The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, District of Columbia (Drs Freedenberg, Ring, Lafond, and Hinds); Conway School of Nursing, The Catholic University of America, Washington, District of Columbia (Dr Agazio); and The George Washington University School of Nursing, Washington, District of Columbia (Dr Geiger-Brown).
Engaging clinical nurses in research is challenging. An interdisciplinary approach, facilitated by an endowed nursing research chair, fostered valuable dialogue and collaboration between nurses and other healthcare professionals.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Research
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Clinical Practice
Background:
- Clinical nurses' engagement in research is expected but yields mixed results.
- Current engagement strategies are often single-discipline focused, despite nursing's interdisciplinary nature.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe an interdisciplinary strategy to enhance clinical nurse involvement in research.
- To explore the use of a hospital-based endowed chair in nursing research to foster dialogue.
Main Methods:
- A hospital-based endowed chair in nursing research was utilized.
- Monthly dialogues were established to discuss clinical research challenges and solutions.
Main Results:
- The endowed chair facilitated simultaneous engagement of nursing and other disciplines.
- The dialogue format promoted interprofessional discussion on clinically relevant research.
Conclusions:
- An interdisciplinary strategy, supported by an endowed research chair, can increase nurse involvement in research.
- This approach fosters essential dialogue between nurses and interprofessional colleagues.
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