Abstract
The dearth of health service researchers may be
considered a threat to the R&D programme in
health and social services. A vicious circle has
been identified in which few well-qualified nurse
researchers are available and thus both quality and
quantity of outcomes are compromised (cited in
CPNR et al, 2002). This paper forms part of a larger
study ‘Using and Doing: Guiding the future’ -commissioned
by the DHSSPS in Northern Ireland. It
aims to further develop nursing R&D within Northern
Ireland since the publication of the position paper by
McKenna & Mason in 1998. The focus of this paper is a qualitative analysis of the role played by research
funders in the development of nursing research.
The Research & Development Office for the HPSS
and members of the AMRC who either expressed
and interest in, or were actively involved in, funding
nursing-led research in Northern Ireland were invited
to take part in a structured interview. A total of five
representatives from funding bodies participated.
Research activity was evaluated in relation to six key
themes: strategy development, partnership working,
building capacity, infrastructure, research in practice
and outcome assessment. Interviews were digitally
recorded, transcribed and thematic analysis was
conducted. The funders had difficulty in quantifying
the level of funding on a profession-specific basis.
All interviewees were highly supportive of nursing’s
potential contribution and had nurses on senior
boards/governing committees. Although some
funding was evidenced by the charities, only the
R&D Office had evidence of substantial research
funding. Futhermore, two out of five said that they
had strategic initiatives for nursing and encouraged
input from nurses in deciding research priorities. The
findings of this study will help focus the profession
to address current shortcomings and under-exploitation
with regard to research grant acquisition.
Original language | English |
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Pages | 40-40 |
Publication status | Published - 2005 |
Event | The 2005 Royal College of Nursing International Nursing Research Conference - Europa Hotel and Spires Conference Centre , Belfast, United Kingdom Duration: 08 Mar 2005 → 11 Mar 2005 |
Conference
Conference | The 2005 Royal College of Nursing International Nursing Research Conference |
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Country | United Kingdom |
City | Belfast |
Period | 08/03/2005 → 11/03/2005 |