Abstract
Aim: The aim of this paper is to present the strategies used in one newly established university School of Nursing and Midwifery in Southern Ireland to develop research capacity. Background: The case study was guided by an agreed strategic plan which included changing the research culture; providing focused and appropriate research training; mentoring of junior staff, employment of an external consultant; provision of funding for PhD progression; and institutional support at all levels. Conclusion: Success is profiled in relation to establishment of research themes, publications, research funding awarded, and numbers of students registered for PhDs. Challenges in further improving research productivity are also discussed.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 379-386 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | International Nursing Review |
| Volume | 55 |
| Issue number | 4 |
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| Publication status | Published - Dec 2008 |
Keywords
- Education
- Nursing development
- Research
- Research dissemination
- Teaching
