http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newseventsResearch policy and practiceThu, 1 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100webteam@rcn.org.ukRCN Research and development10http://www.rcn.org.uk/images/rss/RCN_.gifhttp://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newseventshttp://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_policy_and_practice/promoting_transparency_around_publication_of_health_research_findingsIn May 2013, the Health Research Authority outlined plans on how it will play a leading role in ensuring clinical and other health research findings are published. They led a stakeholder workshop in April 2013 resulting in proposals that are now out for further comment. Voice your thoughts by 10 June 2013.Tue, 14 May 2013 14:40:00 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_policy_and_practice/advocacy_models_and_effectiveness_in_health_and_social_careThis briefing by the Institute for Research and Innovation in Social Sciences draws on evidence on advocacy with children and adults including referencing key nursing and midwifery researchers.Thu, 09 May 2013 09:44:23 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_policy_and_practice/kcl_nnru_policy_issue_39King'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 39 is on "Does NHS staff wellbeing affect patient experience of care?"Tue, 07 May 2013 13:49:10 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_policy_and_practice/launch_of_the_community_nursing_research_strategy_for_walesIn March 2013, Jean White, the CNO for Wales, officially launched this strategy to provide holistic care with a nursing workforce that is flexible, adaptable and knowledgeable.Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:00:58 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_policy_and_practice/dual_funding_structure_for_research_in_the_ukThis report (published 05 April 2013) analyses the links between research performance, research funding models and the knowledge exchange activities and research motivation of academics in the UKThu, 18 Apr 2013 15:12:46 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_policy_and_practice/dh_england_launches_academic_health_science_centres_competition_2013These Centres will increase strategic alignment of NHS providers and their university partner in world-class research, health education and patient care in order to improve health and healthcare delivery. The NIHR Central Commissioning Facility is managing the two-stage call and designation process on behalf of the DH. Send in your pre-qualifying questionnaire by 31 May 2013.Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:40:57 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_policy_and_practice/dh_england_research_on_health_behaviours_through_lifecourseResearch issued in February 2013 is the first of a twice-yearly series of reports, which track core health behaviours, their interactions and influences and how these vary across key life stages, forming a baseline to inform the DH social marketing strategy.Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:13:16 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_policy_and_practice/volunteering_in_health_and_careUsing qualitative research funded by the DH and conducted by the King’s Fund, this report issued in March 2013 considers the role and value of volunteers in health and social care, particularly in relation to improving patient experience, addressing health inequalities and building a closer relationship between services and communities.Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:57:25 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_policy_and_practice/kcl_nnru_policy_issue_38King'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 38 is on "What are 12-hour shifts good for?"Fri, 15 Mar 2013 12:14:24 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_policy_and_practice/partnering_with_patients_to_improve_research_engagement_in_the_nhsInvolvement4Access is an NIHR initiative encouraging active patient and public involvement to improve patient access to clinical research through local NHS organisations. As this scheme develops, it will encourage further work across England, typically through partnerships of NIHR Clinical Research Network Local Research Networks and other local NHS and patient organisations.Tue, 05 Mar 2013 15:59:28 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_policy_and_practice/uk_new_evidence_centres_to_drive_better_decisions_across_200_billion_of_public_servicesA 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.Mon, 04 Mar 2013 10:30:29 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_policy_and_practice/2012_patient_feedback_on_the_uk_clinical_trials_gateway_resourceLaunched 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.Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:52:14 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_policy_and_practice/mystery_shopper_campaign_highlights_nhs_shortcomings_in_promoting_clinical_researchMany 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.Mon, 25 Feb 2013 09:26:42 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_policy_and_practice/kcl_nnru_policy_issue_37King'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?".Wed, 13 Feb 2013 11:38:56 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_policy_and_practice/nihr_launches_new_clinical_trials_toolkit_for_researchersLaunched 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.Tue, 15 Jan 2013 15:11:49 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_policy_and_practice/kcl_nnru_policy_issue_36King'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?".Tue, 27 Nov 2012 15:39:16 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_policy_and_practice/new_clinical_academic_centre_for_diabetes_nursing_to_start_in_2013The 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.Fri, 23 Nov 2012 15:26:26 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_policy_and_practice/improving_data_collection_on_recurrent_and_metastatic_breast_cancerIn 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.Thu, 22 Nov 2012 12:04:07 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_policy_and_practice/national_institute_for_health_research_showcases_its_work_in_diabetes_researchThis 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.Thu, 15 Nov 2012 12:49:09 +0000http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_policy_and_practice/nnru_publishes_a_collection_of_35_issues_of_policyMarking 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.Thu, 27 Sep 2012 10:50:55 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_policy_and_practice/public_involvement_in_research_impact_on_ethical_aspects_of_researchA new resource from INVOLVE, a national advisory group in public involvement in research, provides examples of the impact of public involvement in the ethical design and conduct of research. This 8-page paper issued in June 2012 illustrates how public involvement throughout a study can help to make research more ethical.Mon, 03 Sep 2012 10:28:10 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_policy_and_practice/for_which_strategies_of_suicide_prevention_is_there_evidence_of_effectivenessDespite substantial efforts in suicide prevention, it remains unclear which interventions are effective in preventing suicide. This report published by the WHO Health Evidence Network in July 2012 looked at research findings from systematic reviews to address two questions on evaluation and good-quality evidence.Tue, 31 Jul 2012 07:53:25 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_policy_and_practice/uk_government_calls_for_improvement_in_the_early_diagnosis_rates_of_dementiaThe UK Government declared that regional variation in the diagnosis rates of dementia must improve at the launch of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Dementia’s report in July 2012, setting out plans to develop a new tool to help improve dementia services. This report includes written evidence from the Royal College of Nursing, quoted widely across the issues.Wed, 04 Jul 2012 15:36:07 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_policy_and_practice/who_qualityrights_project_to_act,_unite_and_empower_for_better_mental_healthDownload a tool kit devised by the World Health Organization to support countries, health care staff and service users improve quality of care and human rights conditions in all mental health and social care facilities.Wed, 04 Jul 2012 11:43:07 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_policy_and_practice/where_research_sits_in_dh_englands_overview_of_the_health_and_social_care_system_in_2013The DH has issued a diagrammatic explanation of how the health and care system will look, showing new organisations and changes to existing roles. These are in development over the course of 2012 with the new system up and running by April 2013.Thu, 28 Jun 2012 13:13:13 +0100http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment/newsevents/research_policy_and_practice/final_report_published_on_expanding_access_to_published_research_findingsChaired by Dame Janet Finch, the working group set up in 2011 to examine how UK-funded research findings can be more accessible has published its final report on 18 June 2012. It recommends the UK should move towards open access and accelerate the process in a measured way that promotes innovation.Tue, 26 Jun 2012 16:46:46 +0100