Daphne Heald Research Unit: ten years on

Area of Science:

• Nursing Research
• Clinical Nursing Practice

Background:

• The Daphne Heald Research Unit was established over a decade ago.
• Its mission is to advance nursing through research and promote research utilization among nurses.

Purpose of the Study:

• To highlight the research contributions of the Daphne Heald Research Unit.
• To showcase the unit's commitment to fostering rigorous nursing inquiry.

Main Methods:

• Publication of four major studies.
• Ongoing support for three major research projects.

Main Results:

• Studies have focused on clinical nurse specialists in diabetes and stoma care.
• Research has also addressed nurses' knowledge of sickle cell disorders.
• Investigated the management of early discharge after surgery.

Conclusions:

• The unit has a proven track record of significant research output.
• The Daphne Heald Research Unit remains dedicated to advancing nursing science.
• Continued support for rigorous nursing research is a key objective.