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Improving the health and well-being of unpaid carers – initiatives with impact
How Commitment to Carers award nominees have shared their work and inspired others
After the hard work of research, make sure your findings reach the people you need
Failing to properly disseminate your research could be a big mistake, explains Liz Halcomb
Conducting research into end of life care
What to consider when undertaking research with vulnerable participants
Collecting data in research
How careful planning can ensure fewer problems are encountered in data collection
Finding the right approach to theoretical frameworks in qualitative research
An introduction to five Nurse Researcher articles on the use of theoretical frameworks
Measuring up quantitative research methods
Liz Halcomb highlights the areas of debate and introduces four new articles
An exploration of different qualitative analysis techniques
Lucie Ramjan introduces five new Nurse Researcher articles relating to qualitative analysis now available online
Encouraging professionalism in research-informed practice environments
How the National Institute for Health Research is putting evidence at the heart of decision-making
Understanding research from different cultures
Hae-Ra Han focuses on culture and introduces five new Nurse Researcher articles relating to the subject now available online and in print
Yvonne Coghill: Why you should nominate a colleague for an RCNi Award
Too few nurses from black and minority ethnic backgrounds receive awards for their efforts, perhaps because so few are nominated by colleagues. Winning an award boosts confidence and self-esteem and is good for career development, so show your appreciation for a colleague and nominate them for an RCNi award, says Yvonne Coghill
Susan Aitkenhead: National framework for nursing, midwifery and care staff will ensure...
Leading Change, Adding Value (LCAV) puts a new emphasis on measuring improvement. With the framework’s support, the ‘hidden’ achievements of nurses will be highlighted and unwarranted variation in care addressed, says NHS England’s Susan Aitkenhead
Linda Aiken: NHS policy is driving harmful variation in nurse staffing levels and...
The latest evidence on registered nurse numbers and patient satisfaction makes the case for safe staffing levels overwhelming, says leading nurse researcher Linda Aiken