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Nursing thesis database project: a cooperative venture for nursing faculty and computer science professionals
J Schermer1, E Geisler, P Vang
1College of Nursing and Health, Madonna University, Livonia, Michigan, USA.
Computers in Nursing
|March 1, 1995
Summary
This project developed an educational database to improve access to nursing administration theses for graduate students and faculty. The collaboration resulted in a reliable database and enhanced sharing of nursing research.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Administration
- Educational Technology
- Database Development
Background:
- Limited accessibility of nursing administration theses data for graduate students and faculty.
- Need for a centralized, efficient system to manage and share research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop an educational database for nursing administration theses.
- To enhance data accessibility for graduate students and faculty.
- To foster interdisciplinary collaboration.
Main Methods:
- Collaborative development involving nursing faculty, computer administrators, and programmers.
- Detailed description of roles from concept to evaluation.
- Iterative design and implementation process.
Main Results:
- Creation of a reliable and efficient database for nursing administration theses.
- Strengthened interdisciplinary relationships among project team members.
- Increased dissemination of valuable nursing research information within the university.
Conclusions:
- The educational database project successfully improved access to nursing administration theses.
- Interdisciplinary teamwork was crucial for project success.
- The database facilitates wider sharing of nursing research, benefiting the academic community.