Research policy and practice
This section tends to provide information about research policy and research governance (including ethics) issues from the 4 countries of the UK. However, any work of strategic importance to the nursing R&D community may be disseminated via here. The research policy and practice section of our website provides much more information for reference, including information on 3 RCN-led pieces of work:
- Priorities for R&D in nursing
- Promoting excellence in care through R&D
- RCN Research Strategy
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KCL NNRU Policy+ Issue 35
Published: 30 Apr 2012
King's College London National Nursing Research Unit Policy+ is a publication which aims to deliver brief overviews of evidence related to current policies affecting the nursing workforce in England, the wider United Kingdom and the rest of the world. Issue No 35 is on "Intentional Rounding: What is the evidence?".
New school for public health research launched in April 2012
Published: 30 Apr 2012
The NIHR is funding an initiative that aims to undertake research into public health with an emphasis on what works practically, can apply across the country and better meets the needs of policy makers, practitioners and the public. The School will receive total funding of £20 million over a five-year period.
KCL NNRU Policy+ Issue 34
Published: 14 Mar 2012
King's College London National Nursing Research Unit Policy+ is a publication which aims to deliver brief overviews of evidence related to current policies affecting the nursing workforce in England, the wider United Kingdom and the rest of the world. Issue No 34 is on "Is it time to set minimum nurse staffing levels in English hospitals?".
DH offers more research training to nurses, midwives and allied health professionals
Published: 12 Mar 2012
A new DH strategy announced on 8 March 2012 will offer healthcare professionals more funding to undertake further education, such as Masters and PhD degrees or as interns to gain experience in using research to improve care. The strategy, Developing the Role of the Clinical Academic Researcher in the Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professions, aims to put research at the heart of frontline services and make NHS staff some of the best trained in the world.
Long-term conditions and mental health co-morbidities
Published: 16 Feb 2012
More than 4 million people in England with a long-term physical health condition also have mental health problems. The authors of a paper published jointly by The King’s Fund and the Centre for Mental Health in February 2012 suggest developing more integrated support for people with mental and physical health problems who may experience significantly poorer health outcomes and reduced quality of life.
Is privacy legislation at the heart of the electronic health record?
Published: 09 Feb 2012
Results from the second global survey on eHealth published in February 2012 by the WHO's Global Observatory for eHealth investigated how its member states' legal frameworks address the need to protect patient privacy.
KCL NNRU Policy+ Issue 33
Published: 17 Jan 2012
King's College London National Nursing Research Unit Policy+ is a publication which aims to deliver brief overviews of evidence related to current policies affecting the nursing workforce in England, the wider United Kingdom and the rest of the world. Issue No 33 is on "What are the implications of changes in nurse migration?".
Does improving safety culture affect patient outcomes?
Published: 13 Dec 2011
A research scan by the Health Foundation issued in November 2011 examines the assumption that improving organisational safety culture and staff attitudes directly, or indirectly, affects patient outcomes.
UK regulator Health Research Authority launched on 1 December 2011
Published: 13 Dec 2011
The HRA starts its role as a Special Health Authority, protecting patients and the public taking part in research; it will benefit the research community and the life sciences sector by simplifying and streamlining regulatory processes. Janet Wisely, the current Director of NRES, is the interim Chief Executive.
Research nurse competency framework
Published: 01 Dec 2011
This is the second edition of what is anticipated will continue to be a regularly revised and updated Framework document that will evolve alongside changes in the context in which clinical research studies are planned, undertaken and reported