Improving the role of nurse researchers in clinical settings

Setting a Strategic Framework to Maximize the Impact of Clinically Based Nurse Researchers

NIH-funded research Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai · NIH-11074861

This study is all about helping nurses who do research in hospitals connect with each other so they can share ideas and work together to improve patient care through better research.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionIcahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (New York, United States)
Project IDNIH-11074861 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on enhancing the impact of clinically based nurse researchers (CBNR) who work directly in healthcare settings like hospitals. It aims to address barriers that CBNR face in conducting timely and relevant research that can be quickly integrated into nursing practice. By organizing a conference, the project seeks to connect CBNR across the country, allowing them to share challenges, identify common research priorities, and form partnerships for large-scale studies. The goal is to improve the quality and effectiveness of nursing care through better research practices.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include patients receiving care in settings where clinically based nurse researchers are active.

Not a fit: Patients who are not receiving care in facilities with clinically based nurse researchers may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved nursing practices and better patient outcomes through more effective integration of research into clinical settings.

How similar studies have performed: While the approach of enhancing the role of nurse researchers is gaining attention, this specific initiative to connect CBNR through a dedicated conference is relatively novel.

Where this research is happening

New York, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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