title: Building nursing research expertise in a hospital setting. A group approach.
abstract: In this article, the authors describe the benefits of using a group approach to encourage nursing research among staff nurses. Individual learning and professional growth occurred in 10 nurses who collaborated on a research study on pain management. The authors take a "how to" look at the group approach as a mechanism for learning research and for professional development. Facilitator skills and group characteristics necessary for conducting a collaborative study are detailed.
authors.forename: M B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Sabey
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Forker
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D006126:Group Processes; D006801:Humans; D007858:Learning; D015399:Nursing Research / Q000193:education*; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education*; D010146:Pain / Q000451:nursing