Terms of reference/ways of working

Aim

To develop a coordinated, strategic approach to the use and dissemination of research knowledge in policy and practice for RCN members/staff

To clarify the group’s purpose
To agree group membership
To identify a wider reference group for consultation and comment
To determine and prioritise the tasks required
To draw up timetable and milestones
To monitor progress against timeline and be accountable for results
To produce a short report that will feed in to the overall RCN R&D Strategy
To identify the implications for the development and delivery of the future RCN Strategic Plan (2008-2013)

Identify what is needed by RCN members/staff in relation to research knowledge use in policy and practice and knowledge dissemination
Scope what research knowledge is currently used and disseminated by RCN staff/members and for what purposes
Scope how this knowledge is currently used and disseminated
Establish the capacity and capability of RCN members/staff in accessing and using research knowledge in policy and practice and identify development needs
Determine how research knowledge use and dissemination priorities are currently set
Map what is needed (1,3) against what is currently used and disseminated (2,4)
Identify the differences
Develop process for systematic identification of priorities and ways of using and disseminating the research knowledge required
Propose how RCN members/staff can be helped to use research knowledge to develop policy and practice