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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UK new evidence centres to drive better decisions across £200 billion of public services
Published: 04 Mar 2013
A UK Government initiative is building on existing evidence-based policy making to guide decision-making, creating a What Works Network. This will consist of two existing centres including NICE, plus four new independent institutions, one of which is for promoting active and independent ageing.
2012 patient feedback on the UK Clinical Trials Gateway resource
Published: 25 Feb 2013
Launched by the UK Prime Minister in 2011, this resource aims to help patients take part in research by providing high-quality information on clinical trials. In 2012, the NIHR reviewed the UK Clinical Trials Gateway from a patient perspective, issuing a report and recommendations in January 2013.
Mystery shopper campaign highlights NHS shortcomings in promoting clinical research
Published: 25 Feb 2013
Many NHS patients are hitting an information "brick wall" when it comes to finding out about clinical research, according to the results of an NIHR investigation published in January 2013.
KCL NNRU Policy+ Issue 37
Published: 13 Feb 2013
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 37 is on "Can health visiting make the difference expected?".
NIHR launches new Clinical Trials Toolkit for researchers
Published: 15 Jan 2013
Launched in January 2013, this innovative website aims to help researchers navigate through the complex landscape of setting up and managing clinical trials in line with regulatory requirements.
KCL NNRU Policy+ Issue 36
Published: 27 Nov 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 36 is on "What are the benefits and challenges of ‘bedside’ nursing handovers?".
New clinical academic centre for diabetes nursing to start in 2013
Published: 23 Nov 2012
The UK-based centre will develop and expand vital research into caring and supporting people with diabetes within a Europe-wide network. Announced in November 2012, it will create relevant opportunities for developing innovative research in diabetes nursing, clinical practice and education. The three-year funding programme will begin in 2013.
Improving data collection on recurrent and metastatic breast cancer
Published: 22 Nov 2012
In November 2012, the DH England wrote to trust chief executives, GPs and breast multidisciplinary teams on steps to improve clinical care, outcomes and experience for patients diagnosed with recurrent or metastatic breast cancer.
National Institute for Health Research showcases its work in diabetes research
Published: 15 Nov 2012
This new resource launched in November 2012 features interviews with researchers, a list of studies funded by the NIHR and how patients can get involved in diabetes clinical research.
NNRU publishes a collection of 35 issues of Policy+
Published: 27 Sep 2012
Marking the National Nursing Research Unit's 35th anniversary, Professor Jill Maben launched their collection of thirty-five issues of Policy+ in September 2012 that brings together evidence, review and reflection on pertinent nursing issues.