WHO priorities for a common nursing research agenda

Area of Science:

• Nursing Research
• Health Policy
• Global Health

Background:

• In September 1997, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) convened a high-powered research team in Geneva.
• The team was tasked with setting priorities and recommending strategies for ICN leadership roles in nursing.
• This initiative aimed to enhance the global impact and direction of nursing research.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze findings from a 1997 expert group meeting on nursing research.
• To review country and regional nursing research presented at the meeting.
• To provide an analysis of research at nursing/midwifery collaborating centers and suggest future research directions.

Main Methods:

• Extracts from country and regional nursing research reviews were presented.
• An analysis of research conducted at World Health Organization (WHO) Nursing Unit collaborating centers was performed.
• Expert opinions and strategic recommendations were gathered and are under analysis.

Main Results:

• The expert meeting identified key priorities for nursing research.
• Reviews highlighted current trends and gaps in country and regional nursing research.
• Analysis of collaborating centers' research provided insights into global nursing research capacity.

Conclusions:

• The findings from the 1997 meeting are currently under analysis.
• Future nursing research should focus on strategic priorities identified by the expert team.
• Strengthening research at collaborating centers is crucial for advancing global nursing.