Sandra M G Zwakhalen1, Jan P H Hamers1, Silke F Metzelthin1, Roelof Ettema2, Maud Heinen3, Janneke M de Man-Van Ginkel4,5, Hester Vermeulen3, Getty Huisman-de Waal3, Marieke J Schuurmans4,5. 1. Department of Health Services Research, Research School CAPHRI, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands. 2. University of Professional Education Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands. 3. Radboud University Medical Center, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, IQ Healthcare, Nijmegen, The Netherlands. 4. Department of Rehabilitation, Nursing Science and Sport, Nursing Science, University Medical Center Utrecht, Brain Center Rudolf Magnus, Utrecht, The Netherlands. 5. Nursing Science, Program in Clinical Health Sciences, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Abstract
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: To describe and discuss the "Basic Care Revisited" (BCR) research programme, a collaborative initiative that contributes to evidence-based basic nursing care and raises awareness about the importance of basic nursing care activities. BACKGROUND: While basic nursing care serves nearly all people at some point in their lifetime, it is poorly informed by evidence. There is a need to prioritise and evaluate basic nursing care activities to improve patient outcomes and improve the quality of care. DESIGN: Discussion paper METHOD: The discussion presented in this paper is based on nursing literature and theory and supported by the authors' clinical and research experiences. We present the developmental process and content of a research programme called "Basic Care Revisited" (BCR) as a solution to move forward and improve basic nursing care. DISCUSSION: To prioritise basic nursing care, we propose a research programme entitled "Basic Care Revisited" that aims to create awareness and expand knowledge on evidence-based basic nursing care by addressing four basic nursing care themes (bathing and dressing, communication, mobility, and nutrition) in different settings. The paper discusses a pathway to create a sustainable and productive research collaborative on basic nursing care and addresses issues to build research capacity. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE: Revaluation of these important nursing activities will not only positively influence patient outcomes, but also have an impact on staff outcomes and organisational outcomes.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: To describe and discuss the "Basic Care Revisited" (BCR) research programme, a collaborative initiative that contributes to evidence-based basic nursing care and raises awareness about the importance of basic nursing care activities. BACKGROUND: While basic nursing care serves nearly all people at some point in their lifetime, it is poorly informed by evidence. There is a need to prioritise and evaluate basic nursing care activities to improve patient outcomes and improve the quality of care. DESIGN: Discussion paper METHOD: The discussion presented in this paper is based on nursing literature and theory and supported by the authors' clinical and research experiences. We present the developmental process and content of a research programme called "Basic Care Revisited" (BCR) as a solution to move forward and improve basic nursing care. DISCUSSION: To prioritise basic nursing care, we propose a research programme entitled "Basic Care Revisited" that aims to create awareness and expand knowledge on evidence-based basic nursing care by addressing four basic nursing care themes (bathing and dressing, communication, mobility, and nutrition) in different settings. The paper discusses a pathway to create a sustainable and productive research collaborative on basic nursing care and addresses issues to build research capacity. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE: Revaluation of these important nursing activities will not only positively influence patient outcomes, but also have an impact on staff outcomes and organisational outcomes.
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