Perceptions of the role of the respiratory Clinical Research Nurse
Perceptions of the role of the respiratory Clinical Research Nurse
Background: Clinical Research Nurses (CRNs) conduct and manage all areas of clinical trials however it remains a niche role within nursing. The literature, from the perspectives of CRNs, suggests that the role is widely misunderstood. It is not known what clinical nurses perceive about the CRN role. Effective relationships between clinical and research teams are essential for the success of clinical trials and advancement of new treatments. Understanding each other’s roles and skills may aid working relationships and collaboration.
Aim: the aim of this study is to investigate clinical nurse perceptions of the respiratory CRN role.
Methods: semi-structured interviews were conducted with a purposive sample of respiratory clinical nurses in a tertiary respiratory hospital. Interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim. Thematic Analysis was used.
Results: fifteen participants described research activities having little impact on clinical care at the hospital, with research activities being undertaken by research staff. The majority were unable to name specific trials being undertaken. Concerns were raised that the lack of communication from research teams could adversely affect patient safety. This lack of integration damaged relationships between teams, a problem that was widely highlighted among participants.
Conclusions: this study has shown there is a divide between research and clinical care within the hospital. It is important that strategies are developed to reduce this gap between the two specialities of nursing. Improving research education at pre and post registration level by having students and mentors work with CRNs is one tactic that will help encourage closer cooperation between these two groups.
Huband, Katherine
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Dobra, Rebecca
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Lewis, Adam
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Simpson, Alan
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19 November 2018
Huband, Katherine
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Dobra, Rebecca
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Lewis, Adam
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Simpson, Alan
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Huband, Katherine, Dobra, Rebecca, Lewis, Adam and Simpson, Alan
(2018)
Perceptions of the role of the respiratory Clinical Research Nurse.
European Respiratory Journal, 52.
(doi:10.1183/13993003.CONGRESS-2018.PA2077).
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Background: Clinical Research Nurses (CRNs) conduct and manage all areas of clinical trials however it remains a niche role within nursing. The literature, from the perspectives of CRNs, suggests that the role is widely misunderstood. It is not known what clinical nurses perceive about the CRN role. Effective relationships between clinical and research teams are essential for the success of clinical trials and advancement of new treatments. Understanding each other’s roles and skills may aid working relationships and collaboration.
Aim: the aim of this study is to investigate clinical nurse perceptions of the respiratory CRN role.
Methods: semi-structured interviews were conducted with a purposive sample of respiratory clinical nurses in a tertiary respiratory hospital. Interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim. Thematic Analysis was used.
Results: fifteen participants described research activities having little impact on clinical care at the hospital, with research activities being undertaken by research staff. The majority were unable to name specific trials being undertaken. Concerns were raised that the lack of communication from research teams could adversely affect patient safety. This lack of integration damaged relationships between teams, a problem that was widely highlighted among participants.
Conclusions: this study has shown there is a divide between research and clinical care within the hospital. It is important that strategies are developed to reduce this gap between the two specialities of nursing. Improving research education at pre and post registration level by having students and mentors work with CRNs is one tactic that will help encourage closer cooperation between these two groups.
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Published date: 19 November 2018
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