TY - JOUR
T1 - Capturing the value and core concepts of the Clinical Research Nurse
AU - Hansen, Bryan R.
AU - Whitehouse, Claire L.
AU - Nkimbeng, Manka
AU - Beer, Kelly
AU - Mackintosh, Katherine
AU - Allgood, Sarah
AU - Petchler, Claire
AU - Wright, Rebecca
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© The Author(s) 2022.
PY - 2022/3
Y1 - 2022/3
N2 - 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.
AB - 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.
KW - clinical
KW - concepts
KW - research impact
KW - research nurse
KW - value
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U2 - 10.1177/17449871211073760
DO - 10.1177/17449871211073760
M3 - Article
C2 - 35392206
AN - SCOPUS:85127766433
SN - 1744-9871
VL - 27
SP - 32
EP - 47
JO - Journal of Research in Nursing
JF - Journal of Research in Nursing
IS - 1-2
ER -