Bryan R Hansen1, Claire L Whitehouse2, Manka Nkimbeng3, Kelly Beer4, Katherine Mackintosh5, Sarah Allgood6, Claire Petchler7, Rebecca Wright6. 1. Assistant Professor, Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. 2. Senior Nurse for Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professions Research, The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Norfolk, UK. 3. Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota School of Public Health, Minnesota, MN, USA. 4. Clinical Research Manager, Perron Institute for Neurological and Translational Science, Murdoch University, Perth, WA, Australia. 5. Clinical Research Nurse, The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Norfolk, UK. 6. Assistant Professor, Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD, USA. 7. DNP/PhD student, Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Abstract
Background: As nurses, we identify our profession as a caring one, but how does this identity translate from a conceptual definition, to real-world practice for the Clinical Research Nurse? Aim: To offer a novel, four-point conceptual model that encapsulates the Clinical Research Nurse's intrinsic value, active leadership, and direct contribution to high quality, person-centered, safe care, addressing current misperceptions of research nursing. Methods: This paper describes the provision of 'care', safely delivered by the Clinical Research Nurse through a four-point conceptual model and case-driven example. Discussion: Clinical research nursing is conceptualized within the domains of Care and Trust, Role, Impact, and Integration. The case example demonstrates real-world application of these domains and the expertise required to balance the complexities of clinical needs and research demands in a healthcare environment. Conclusions: This paper offers a mechanism for understanding the importance of the Clinical Research Nurse and their role in maintaining safety and a high-level view of the care arena. These reflections are considered with an international application for the role.
Background: As nurses, we identify our profession as a caring one, but how does this identity translate from a conceptual definition, to real-world practice for the Clinical Research Nurse? Aim: To offer a novel, four-point conceptual model that encapsulates the Clinical Research Nurse's intrinsic value, active leadership, and direct contribution to high quality, person-centered, safe care, addressing current misperceptions of research nursing. Methods: This paper describes the provision of 'care', safely delivered by the Clinical Research Nurse through a four-point conceptual model and case-driven example. Discussion: Clinical research nursing is conceptualized within the domains of Care and Trust, Role, Impact, and Integration. The case example demonstrates real-world application of these domains and the expertise required to balance the complexities of clinical needs and research demands in a healthcare environment. Conclusions: This paper offers a mechanism for understanding the importance of the Clinical Research Nurse and their role in maintaining safety and a high-level view of the care arena. These reflections are considered with an international application for the role.
Authors: Ji Yun Noh; Joon Young Song; Jin Gu Yoon; Hye Seong; Hee Jin Cheong; Woo Joo Kim Journal: Int J Infect Dis Date: 2020-06-30 Impact factor: 3.623