Research Networks - overarching (Europe and International)
International
International Council of Nurses (ICN) Research Network.
As a global voice of nurses and nursing, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) promotes nursing research in order to advance nursing knowledge and to improve the quality of nursing practice through evidence-based care. To this end ICN supports both qualitative and quantitave research. As one approach to advance nursing knowledge and better standards of care, ICN has created a Research Network. The ICN Research Network provides a forum for exchange of ideas, experiences and expertise and as a vital resource bank for global nursing and health research.
Website: http://www.icn.ch/networks/research-network/
Cochrane Nursing Care Network
The mission of the Cochrane Nursing Care Network is to improve health outcomes through:
- increasing the use of the Cochrane Library by nurses and others (such as formal and informal carers and other health professionals) involved in delivering, leading or research nursing care
- engaging nurses and others involved in delivering, leading or research nursing care with the Cochrane Collaboration
- supporting the Cochrane Collaboration and its role in providing an evidence base for nursing care
Website: http://cncf.cochrane.org/
Europe-wide
Workgroup of European Nurse Researchers (WENR)
The purpose of WENR is to promote and strengthen the value of collaborative nursing research in Europe for the benefit of the people of Europe. In so doing WENR intends to enhance collaboration and solidarity among nurse researchers across Europe.
WENR's objectives are: * to influence European and national health policies, * to develop nursing's research infrastructure, research networks and dissemination, * to extend communication links between WENR members and other organisations, * to establish and support a range of scientific activities.
Website: http://www.wenr.org/
France
Association for Research in Nursing Care (France)
A.R.S.I (Nursing research Association) is a non profit association prioritizing a thoughtful approach and action, focused on nursing research. Our web site is destined to health professionals and students interested in nursing care research. Our main goals are to:
- Promote nursing research
- Develop, support and diffuse research
- Train in research
- Take part in research in France, Europe and at an international level
Website: http://www.asso-arsi.fr/
Germany
Deutscher Verein fur Pflegewissenschaft - German Society of Nursing Science
Independent forum for the development and promotion of nursing science and nursing research in Germany.
Contact: DGP
Email: info@dg-pflegewissenschaft.de
Website: http://www.dg-pflegewissenschaft.de/
Netherlands
Landelijk Expertisecentrum Verpleging & Verzorging (LEVV) - Netherlands Centre for Excellence in Nursing
The Netherlands Centre of Excellence in Nursing (LEVV) is an independent knowledge institute. We aim to improve nursing practice by collecting and disseminating information. We offer advice and courses, support change management and supply nurses with information.
Website: http://www.levv.nl/
New Zealand
New Zealand Nursing Organisation (NZNO) Nursing Research Section
This web site is the premier source of information about New Zealand Nursing Research. NZNO recognises Nursing Research is an essential part of the profession's social obligation to promote the health of the Tangata Whenua and all the peoples of Aotearoa New Zealand. One of the ways NZNO advances nursing research in New Zealand is by supporting the NRS. The purpose of the NRS is to advance nursing research in order to improve the quality of nursing practice and health in Aotearoa / New Zealand.
Website: http://www.nursingresearch.co.nz/
Spain
Unidad de coordinación y desarrollo de la investigación en enfermería (investen-isciii) - Instituto de Salud Carlos III Unit for Co-ordination and Development of Nursing Research, Spain
The Unit for Coordination and Development of Nursing Research (Investén-isciii) mission consists of developing a strategy at the State level to promote and coordinate trans-national and multidisciplinary research in healthcare, promoting its integration in daily clinical practice to ensure the best quality care based on valid and reliable results of rigorous research.
Investén-isciii's objectives are Training, Consulting and Dissemination of healthcare research results. For the achievement of these objectives, the Unit organises the following
activities:
- several courses per year on research methodology, including an on-line course on evidence based practice
- consulting services on research methodology and funding resources
- an annual International Nursing Research Conference, attended by professionals from all around the world
Website: http://www.isciii.es/
USA
National Institute of Nursing Research (NIH)
The National Institute of Nursing Research supports clinical and basic research to establish a scientific basis for the care of individuals across the life span-from management of patients during illness and recovery to the reduction of risks for disease and disability, the promotion of healthy lifestyles, promoting quality of life in those with chronic illness, and care for individuals at the end of life.
Website: http://www.ninr.nih.gov/