Research & Development Co-ordinating Centre Weekly EBulletin
25 May 2009
RCN Research and Development Co-ordinating Centre
1. RCN Council elections 2009: call for nominations
Elections take place this year for 15 seats on Council. One seat is up for election
in the East Midlands, Eastern, London, North West, Northern, South East, South
West, Wales, West Midlands and Yorkshire & the Humber. There are two seats in
both Northern Ireland and Scotland. There is also one seat for a Student Member
of Council. Full information about what being a Council Member involves and the
nomination form and documentation is also available on the Council section of the
website.
Website: http://www.rcn.org.uk/aboutus/gov/council/council_elections_2009
Closing date for nominations: 15 June 2009
RCN Research Society
2. RCN Research Society (Eastern) Lecture and Meeting
14 July 2009, 13:00 - 15:30, Clinical Research Facility, Level 5, ACCI
Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge
13:00 - 14:00. "Long lies after falls in very old age", Dr Jane Fleming, Research
Nurse / Study Co-ordinator, Department of Public Health and Primary Care,
University of Cambridge
14:00 - 14:30. Break and networking opportunity
14:30 - 15:30. Meeting of RCN Research Society (Eastern)
This is an open meeting and everyone will be made most welcome. This free
event is open to all nurses, students and members of the RCN in the Eastern
Region. You do not need be an RCN member to attend the lecture. If you would
like more information, download the flyer (PDF, 39K), or for directions to the
venue or to book a place please
Contact: Leslie Gelling (Secretary)
Email: leslie.gelling@anglia.ac.uk
Website:
http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/communities/specialisms/research/events
Career Development Opportunities
3. Invitation for Nominations for NIHR / CNO Clinical Lectureships National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Academic
Training Pathway for Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health
Professionals
The NIHR and the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) for England are pleased to
announce the launch of the NIHR / CNO Clinical Lectureship scheme. This scheme
is the third major joint initiative launched to support the Clinical Academic
Training Pathway for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals (AHPs).
This scheme, managed by the NIHR Co-ordinating Centre for Research Capacity
Development aims to develop research capacity to support the NHS. Applications
are invited from Institutions to support postdoctoral (post PhD) nurses, midwives
and allied health professionals who wish to be nominated for NIHR / CNO Clinical
Lectureships. Please note applications are made by nominating institutions:
individuals, who believe they may be strong candidates for NIHR / CNO Clinical
Lectureships, are urged to contact appropriate organizations.
Website: http://www.nccrcd.nhs.uk/nursesmidwivesandahp/catcl
Closing date for completed applications: 24 July 2009
Research Funding
4. Research Funding
We are now working alongside RDInfo, part of the National Institute for Health
Research (NIHR), to bring you funding opportunities of relevance to the nursing
and midwifery community. Whether you are looking for small or large amounts,
to fund PhD's, or attendance at a local conference, the reality is there will always
be more requests than funding available. Anecdotal evidence suggests that only 1
in 7 bids for funding is successful; whilst not intended to be disheartening, it is
sensible to be pragmatic when applying for funding, and to follow the principle of
"if at first you don't succeed, try, try again". The following funding opportunities
have deadlines in the next 3 months:
i) Alzheimer's Society - PhD Studentships. Awards are made by competitive,
consumer-prioritised and peer-reviewed application. These awards are intended
for the support of postgraduate students (with a relevant first degree) who wish
to pursue an academic career in the field of dementia. Awards are for a period of
three years and the stipend and maximum fees and running costs are fixed.
[Deadline: 29 May 09]
ii) The Circulation Foundation - The Owen Shaw award. Funds are available
for a study related to the rehabilitation of amputees. Up to 3,000GBP. [Deadline:
05 Jun 09]
iii) The Circulation Foundation - Grants for Society of Vascular Nurses
(SVN) members. These grants are intended either to fund research projects or
travel to another centre for educational or research reasons. Up to 7,500GBP.
[Deadline: 05 Jun 09]
iv) Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland - Minor Research awards. Up to
5,000GBP. [Deadline: 05 Jun 09]
v) AERC (Alcohol Education and Research Council) - Studentships. Up to
three students a year will be joint-funded up to 7,000GBP each per year for three
years for research leading to a PhD. The Council will pay fees only for students
wishing to acquire appropriate professional qualifications by following a taught
course. [Deadline: 08 Jun 09]
vi) Florence Nightingale Foundation - Band Trust Research awards. You
are invited to apply if your study involves: *a course in research methods; *an
evidence-based practice module or a research-based component of a graduate
programme; *a research dissertation. [Deadline: 12 Jun 09]
vii) EMAP Healthcare Ltd - Nursing Times Awards. Each Category winner
(Individual or team) will be awarded £1,000 prize money, and a 2009 NT Awards
trophy. (Except the Cancer Nurse Leader of the year who will receive a free place
on the National Cancer Leadership programme). Each finalist will be awarded
100GBP and a certificate of recognition. [Deadline: 19 Jun 09]
viii) Foundation of Nursing Studies - Practice Based Development and
Research Programme. Up to 5,000GBP. [Deadline: 26 Jun 09]
ix) Queen's Nursing Institute - QNI/NHS West Midlands Fund for
Innovation. The programme is able to fund six projects at up to 7,500GBP each.
[Deadline: 26 Jun 09]
x) Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland - Education grants. Degree courses
will be considered on a year to year basis, to a maximum of one degree or
2,000GBP. The institute aim to fund 50% of fees for first degrees and professional
courses and 25% of fees for Masters/PhD programmes, for candidates who are
self funding - subject to the institutes financial constraints. [Deadline: 30 Jun
09]
xi) Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland - PiPS Partnership in Practice
awards Scotland. Three Awards of 2,000GBP each are given to enable nurses to
develop new services for patients. [Deadline: 30 Jun 09]
xii) Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland - Kuenssberg scholarship. One
bursary of 5,000GBP plus the cost of course fees (up to 2,000GBP), placement
travel expenses, essential books and typing. [Deadline: 30 Jun 09]
xiii) Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland - Brigid Stewart scholarship. A
bursary of 5,000GBP, plus course fees (up to 2,000GBP); Placement travel
expenses and; Essential books and typing. [Deadline: 30 Jun 09]
xiv) NHS West Midlands - WM NMAHP Research Training Support Award.
Salary costs plus up to 10,000GBP for research and training costs. [Deadline: 30
Jun 09]
xv) NHS West Midlands - WM NMAHP Research Training Fellowship
(PhD). Salary costs plus tuition fees plus 2,500GBP per annum towards research
costs. [Deadline: 30 Jun 09]
xvi) NHS West Midlands - WM NMAHP Bridging award. Salary costs.
[Deadline: 30 Jun 09]
xvii) British Thyroid Foundation - Evelyn Ashley Smith Award. Award of
500GBP. [Deadline: 1 Jul 09]
xviii) Breast Cancer Campaign - PhD Studentships. Average of 90,000GBP 3 years. [Deadline: 3 Jul 09]
British HIV Association - BHIVA Research Award. Up to 20,000GBP per
annum is available, to be distributed amongst the successful applicants according
to the quality of the submitted proposals, with a maximum of 10,000GBP award
per application. [Deadline: 10 Jul 09]
xix) NHS West Midlands - WM NMAHP PhD Completion award. Salary costs.
[Deadline: 14 Jul 09]
xx) Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke Association - Research
Training for Nurses and Other AHPs. The value of the grant will range up to a
maximum of 6,000GBP. [Deadline: 31 Jul 09]
xxi) British Association of Critical Care Nurses (BACCN) - Grants. Up to
500GBP. [Deadline: 31 Jul 09]
xxii) British Association of Critical Care Nurses (BACCN) - Essay
competiton. 200GBP. [Deadline: 01 Aug 09]
xxiii) The Association for Perioperative Practice - ETHICON/AfPP
Perioperative Practitioner of the Year. A generous prize of an educational
bursary to be spent on an educational activity meeting the winners personal
development objectives. [Deadline: 03 Aug 09]
xxiv) The Association for Perioperative Practice - The Siobhan Rankin
Award. First prize is an educational prize of approximately 5,000GBP to be spent
on an educational event, course or programme that will enable the team
members to meet personal development goals; AfPP membership (or a year's fee
if not already a member) and a certificate. Runners up receive AfPP membership
(or a year's fee if not already a member) and a certificate. [Deadline: 03 Aug
09]
xxv) NHS West Midlands - WM NMAHP Clinical Lectureship. Salary costs for
research time (up to 0.5 FTE) plus 20,000GBP towards the costs of research
[Deadline: 11 Aug 09]
xxvi) Parkinson's Disease Society - Innovation Grants. Funding is provided
for a period of up to 12 months. The maximum amount of funding that can be
applied for in an innovation grant is up to 35,000GBP. [Deadline: 14 Aug 09]
xxvii) The Association for Perioperative Practice - Education and Research
Fellowship Fund. Variable. You can apply for funding to attend courses,
conferences, study days or to undertake research to a maximum of 5,000GBP
over a three year period. [Deadline: 19 Aug 09]
xxviii) Florence Nightingale Foundation - Travel Scholarships. The amount
awarded to each individual will depend on the scope of the project to be
undertaken, its length and the country or countries proposed for the particular
study. Money is not available for courses or for attendance at conferences. Nor is
it available for replacement staff costs or for unpaid study leave while the scholar
is undertaking the study. [Deadline: 21 Aug 09]
Website: http://www.rcn.org.uk/research/funding
Current Research Commissions
5. Department of Health Policy Research Programme call for
proposals
i) A prevalence study of elder abuse in residential and nursing care settings: This
study is required to increase knowledge about the extent of neglect, abuse and
lack of dignity in these institutional contexts. It will also examine the causes and
risk factors that exist within such settings in order to inform the development of
appropriate strategies for intervention and prevention.
ii) A feasibility study to undertake a prevalence study of abuse, neglect and loss
of dignity of older people in NHS institutional settings: An initial study is needed
to develop and pilot a methodology for conducting a prevalence study in NHS
hospital and intermediate care settings.
Website: http://www.nihr.ac.uk/proposals/Pages/default.aspx
The closing date for applications is 12 June 2009
Research Training
6. University of Glasgow
MSc in Nursing & Healthcare by Research
Research training consists of participation in the Faculty of Medicine's Graduate
School, assigned courses in Nursing & Health Care and/or other University
departments, Computing Services and in the School's postgraduate research
training programme including supervision, seminar presentation, writing for
publication, and direct fieldwork.The main research theme is Acute and Chronic
Health Challenges under which we offer a range of opportunities in: cancer;
stroke; cardiovascular; Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, lymphoedema.
Contact: Lorraine Smith
Email: L.N.Smith@clinmed.gla.ac.uk
Website:
http://www.gla.ac.uk/departments/nursing/postgraduatestudy/researchdegrees/
7. Newcastle University
PG Certificate in Clinical Research
Taught modular Postgraduate Certificate programme, 12-month part-time,
delivered by Newcastle University with Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS
Foundation Trust. Provides professionals within the NHS, ancillary services and
industry with a comprehensive understanding of the processes involved in
planning, conducting, analysing and writing-up clinical research. For an informal
discussion, please contact Debbie Carrick-Sen, email: Debbie.CarrickSen@newcastle.ac.uk
Email: PGClinRes@ncl.ac.uk
Website: http://www.ncl.ac.uk/pgclinres
Completed Research & Development - Open Access
8. Williams, I. de Silva, D. & Ham, C. (2009), "Promoting and
embedding innovation: learning from experience", Health
Services Management Centre
Innovation in the NHS is now being driven regionally by strategic health
authorities. Learning how other national and international organisations have
approached, planned and embedded innovation will help SHAs foster a culture of
innovation. This overview outlines key evidence about what has worked well and
what has been challenging elsewhere in adopting and disseminating innovation. It
has been jointly commissioned and produced by NHS East Midlands and the
University of Birmingham Health Services Management Centre.
Website: http://www.hsmc.bham.ac.uk/publications/Current.shtml
9. Research Information Network (RIN) report, "E-journals: their
use, value and impact"
A new RIN report, based on a study by the Centre for Information Behaviour and
the Evaluation of Research (CIBER) at University College London, looks into how
researchers use e-journals, the impact this has on provision of library and
information services, and links with research outcomes. Many surveys have
shown how much researchers welcome online access to journals; but the RIN
report goes further by demonstrating how users actually behave and use ejournals in practice through deep log analysis of publishers' usage logs. The RIN
report provides an evidence-based study to give a detailed portrait of the
information seeking behaviour of UK researchers, of how they make use of online
journals and of the benefits that might result.
Website: www.rin.ac.uk/use-ejournals
10.Canadian Health Services Research Foundation (CHSRF): Insight
and Action publications and other resources
Each issue of Insight and Action is based on a timely and relevant question, and
links those who practice knowledge transfer and exchange in health services with
some of the most relevant research in that area. Each issue also summarizes a
variety of key resources and provides references for further reading.
This month's featured resources: Issue 52 (Apr 09)
i) Measuring the impact of research: how can we show return on
investments in health research? (Part II)
Key messages
* The Canadian Academy of Health Sciences recently proposed an evaluation
framework designed to address specific impact evaluation questions about the
value of health research and health research funding.
* Among the greatest challenges in assessing impact is the definition of "impact"
itself, which can be different for every funding program. Defining the impact of
health services research poses its own challenges - for example, it is often not
feasible to define ideal policy- or decision-making impacts, since the research
rarely yields unambiguous conclusions with obvious application.
* Case studies are emerging as a popular method for measuring the impact of
health research, since they help to identify the factors that lead to research
success.
Website: http://www.chsrf.ca/other_documents/insight_action/index_e.php
Completed Research & Development - Subscription Based
11. RCN Publications
RCN members can download all electronic publications from the RCN free of
charge. RCN members and non-members can order a hard copy of a publication
(where applicable) but this will entail a small charge. Recent publications include:
i) Raising concerns, raising standards (Publication code: 003 532, Publication
date: 11 May 2009). Abstract: The RCN is here to help you give the best care you
can, to help you protect patients and to protect you if you raise concerns over
patient care.
ii) Guidance on uniforms and work wear (Publication code: 002 724,
Publication date: 11 May 2009). Abstract: This updated guidance sets out
information on issues related to the selection, wearing and decontamination of
uniforms or clothing worn in the delivery of patient care and is aimed at nurses
and their employers. It can be applied to all settings in which health care takes
place and for any clothing worn when undertaking patient care activities.
iii) Health and nursing care in the criminal justice service. RCN guidance
for nursing staff (Publication code: 003 307, Publication date: 11 May 2009).
Abstract: The role of health care nurses in the criminal justice service is varied,
complex and often challenging. This guide will help you to access up to date
information, toolkits and sources of advice to assist you in your work. It is a
resource to support the delivery of high quality services to people in a broad
range of environments, from police custody to high security prisons in all four UK
countries. This guide replaces the 2002 Royal College of Nursing publication,
Nursing in Prisons, and highlights the specific health and nursing care needs of
offenders.
iv) Measuring for quality in health and social care. An RCN position
statement (Publication code: 003535). Abstract: This information sets out the
RCN’s position in relation to quality and its measurement, and outlines the RCN’s
input on this issue. Designed to be of value to those for whom quality and its
measurement is integral to their day-to-day work, it will also assist the wider
health and social community to understand the contribution that nursing makes in
this arena.
Contact: RCN Direct
Tel: 08457-726100, option 1
Website: http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/publications
Knowledge Utilisation
12. Five day International Residential Practice Development School,
"Fostering a culture of effectiveness through practice
development"
28 June - 3 July 2009, Oxford, England
This popular School addresses the inter-relationship between practice
development, effective healthcare practice, evaluation, context, culture,
leadership and skilled facilitation. It will help you to develop your skills in
effectively facilitating, implementing and evaluating changes in practice at clinical,
department or organisational levels.
Contact: Shevaune Fox
Tel: +44 (0) 207 647 3835
Email: Shevaune.fox@rcn.org.uk
13.The Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD)
CRD is part of the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and is a
department of the University of York. CRD, which was established in 1994, is one
of the largest groups in the world engaged exclusively in evidence synthesis in
the health field. CRD undertakes systematic reviews evaluating the research
evidence on health and public health questions of national and international
importance. We produce the DARE, NHS EED and HTA databases which are used
extensively by health professionals, policy makers and researchers around the
world. We also undertake methods research and produce internationally accepted
guidelines for undertaking systematic reviews.
CRD databases updated
This week (13/05 - 19/05 2009) 53 new records have been added to the DARE,
NHS EED and HTA databases.
i) 38 full abstracts of quality assessed systematic reviews
ii) 15 full abstracts of quality assessed economic evaluations
iii) 0 health technology assessments
Featured abstract of the week:
i) Antihypertensive medication and their impact on cancer incidence. This mixed
treatment comparison meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials concluded
that commonly used antihypertensive drugs were not associated with increased
odds of developing cancer. Evidence appeared to support the authors'
conclusions, but lack of reporting of differences between studies and reliance
upon short-term studies may have weakened the strength of the evidence.
Website: http://www.york.ac.uk/inst/crd/index.htm
Disseminating Your Research - Call for papers/Journals
14.RCN Ophthalmic Nurses forum conference, "Ophthalmic nursing we have a vision"
11 - 12 September 2009, RCN HQ, London, England
Contact: Pat Anslow
Tel: 029-2054 6492
Email: pat.anslow@rcn.org.uk
Website: http://www.rcn.org.uk/events
Abstract deadline: extended to 28 May 2009
15. Change Champions Toolkit webinar: "World leading innovations
marathon - climate change in healthcare"
13 October 2009, managed from Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
You must have access to a computer, Broadband Internet, web camera and a
phone line to be able to present at this Webinar.
Contact: Char Weeks Tel: +61 (2) 4963 5150
Email: change.champions@bigpond.com
Website: http://www.changechampions.com.au/call-for-papers
Abstract deadline: 31 May 2009
16. Investen-isciii 13th International Nursing Research Conference
11 - 13 November 2009, Alicante, Spain
Abstracts can be submitted online through the website. Accepted abstracts will be
published in the conference proceedings, registered by ISBN.
Website: www.isciii.es/investen
Abstract deadline: 3 June 2009
Events
17. RCN Events
Now, more than ever, it is important to keep up to date with the ever-changing
world of nursing and health care. RCN conferences and events can help you
understand current issues relevant to your everyday practice, such as nurse
prescribing, the expanding role of the nurse and policy issues. The new look RCN
Bulletin has a comprehensive listing of events taking place in each of the 4
countries of the UK, and is delivered free to members fortnightly. Alternatively,
look at the RCN website.
Website: http://www.rcn.org.uk/newsevents/events
18. International Centre for Nursing Ethics 10th anniversary
conference, "Nursing ethics: looking back, moving forward
10 - 11 September 2009, London, England
Contact: Ann Gallagher
Email: a.gallagher@surrey.ac.uk
Website: http://www.nursing-ethics.org
19. Clinical Research Nurses Association Autumn study day
9 October 2009, London, England
10.30am - 04.15pm. Cost: 30GBP for members, 40GBP for non-members
AGENDA
i) How To Survive an MHRA Inspection (2 sessions)
ii) The Mental Capacity Act
iii) The Issue of Consent
iv) The Declaration of Helsinki updated
v) The Data Protection Act
Contact: Elizabeth Denver
Tel : 020 7288 5307
Email: e.denver@ucl.ac.uk
Website: http://www.crna.org.uk/
20.The Journal of Interprofessional Care 5th Annual John Horder
Lecture
8 June 2009, 17:00 followed by a wine reception, King's College London, London,
England
Title of lecture: "Ways of knowing and interprofessional collaboration", Professor
Steen Wackerhausen, Aarhus University (Denmark) and Bodo University
(Norway). Sponsored jointly by Informa and Kingston University & St George's,
University of London
Contact: Debs Bunyan
Email: d.bunyan@sgul.kingston.ac.uk
Website: http://hsapevent.eventbrite.com