How to develop and sustain a peer-mentored research work group.
Most collaborative research models in nursing focus on hierachical structures in which an identified expert or leader directs and/or guides others in conducting research. The authors propose a peer-mentored model of collaborative research that promotes collegial participation, maximizes the use of each member's expertise, and enhances skill development within the group. This article is a description of the evolution of the Dementia Research Work Group within the Decker School of Nursing at Binghamton University. Emphasis is placed on how to create and nurture a peer-mentored research work group as well as what has been learned from the process.
Dementia Research Work Group, Decker School of Nursing, Binghamton University, NY 13902-6000, USA.
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D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D008611:Mentors; D016294:Models, Nursing; D009518:New York; D015399:Nursing Research / Q000458:organization & administration*