Building knowledge for safer care: nursing research advancing practice.
Organizational and professional efforts to support nurses engaging in research projects that advance patient safety practices are needed. In this context, the purpose of this article is to provide a description of the design, implementation, and evaluation of a research capacity strategy designed for clinical nurses and the lessons learned. Participating nurses evolved from research novices to key champions in advancing nursing practice, patient safety, and quality improvement.
Jeffs
Lianne
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Keenan Research Centre, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. jeffsl@smh.toronto.on.ca
M Smith
Orla
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Wilson
Gail
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Kohn
Melanie
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Campbell
Heather
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Maione
Maria
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Tregunno
Deborah
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Ferris
Ella
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D015400:Clinical Nursing Research; D003479:Curriculum; D006801:Humans; D019300:Medical Errors / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education* / Q000592:standards*; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D012449:Safety; D013192:Staff Development / Q000379:methods*