A novel research competency framework for clinical research nurses and midwives.
Nurse Res
; 32(1): 36-42, 2024 Mar 13.
Article
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| ID: mdl-38152019
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Clinical research nurses and midwives (CRN/Ms) are highly specialised registered nurses. They combine their clinical nursing expertise with research knowledge and skills to aid in the delivery of rigorous, high-quality clinical research to improve health outcomes, the research participant's experience and treatment pathways ( Beer et al 2022 ). However, there is evidence that the transition into a CRN/M role is challenging for registered nurses.AIM:
To discuss the development of a competency framework for CRN/Ms.DISCUSSION:
The authors identified a gap in their organisation for standards that would support the development of CRN/Ms new to the role. The standards needed to be clear and accessible to use while encompassing the breadth of scope of CRN/Ms' practice. The authors used a systematic and inclusive process drawing on Benner's ( 1984 ) theory of competence development to develop a suitable framework. Stakeholders engaged in its development included research participants, inclusion agents and CRN/Ms.CONCLUSION:
The project identified 15 elements that are core to the CRN/M role and the knowledge, skills and behaviours associated with it. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE A large NHS trust has implemented the framework. It is also being shown to national and regional networks. Evaluation is under way.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Midwifery
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Nurses
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
Language:
En
Journal:
Nurse Res
Journal subject:
ENFERMAGEM
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PESQUISA EM SERVICOS DE SAUDE
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United kingdom
Country of publication:
United kingdom