title: Investing in the research process: Nursing Health Services Research Unit - University of Toronto site.
abstract: Linda O'Brien-Pallas, RN, PhD, FCAHS is a Professor in the Faculties of Nursing and Medicine at the University of Toronto and Director, Co-Founder and Co-Principal Investigator of the Nursing Health Services Research Unit (University of Toronto site). Dr. O'Brien-Pallas is acknowledged globally for her pioneering and innovative research in health human resources modelling, quality of work life for nurses and nursing workload measurement. The rigour of her research has been praised by respected researchers at international conferences, and her expertise is sought by governments and stakeholders at all levels in Canada and throughout the world. She is frequently called upon by the World Health Organization and the International Council of Nurses to provide high-level consultation on matters including midwifery and health human resources planning. Dr. O'Brien-Pallas has provided leadership to many boards and committees and is a co-founder of the Dorothy M. Wylie Nursing Leadership Institute, which received the 2003 Ted Freedman Award for Innovation in Education. She has received numerous awards for her research and innovative contributions to nursing, including the Canadian Nurses Association's prestigious Jeanne Mance Award in 2006.
authors.forename: Linda
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: O'Brien-Pallas
mesh_terms: D005181:Faculty, Nursing; D006302:Health Services Research / Q000191:economics* / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D015399:Nursing Research / Q000191:economics* / Q000458:organization & administration; D009864:Ontario; D012109:Research Support as Topic / Q000191:economics*