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Helena Priest

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PubMed2006

Harnessing collaboration to build nursing research capacity: a research team journey.

This paper discusses a qualitative evaluation study, designed to explore nursing lecturers' research capability development through their engagement as co-researchers in a larger case study project (referred to as the 'main project'). It explores the justification for supporting research capacity development using this collaborative approach, the process and experience of undertaking collaborative research, and the effectiveness of this model of collaboration in developing new researchers. The paper also makes connections between the process of undertaking the research (designed to offer opportunities for inexperienced researchers to be involved) and the main project findings (which explored the ways in which academic schools develop research capacity). We first set the main project in its wider context and map key issues relating to research capacity development and collaboration in the literature, before outlining how we involved neophyte and 'midiphyte' researchers. The evaluative study, which is the focus of this paper, discusses the experiences of the neophyte researchers, and explores the synergies between the main project's key findings and the process of undertaking it. We conclude with some principles for using collaboration to build research capacity, visualised through a conceptual model. While this project was located within two universities in the UK, the development of research skills amongst nurses is likely to have broad international relevance. NB1 References to 'nursing', 'nursing research', and 'nursing education' are taken throughout to apply equally to midwifery, midwifery research, and midwifery education. NB2 For the purpose of this project, neophyte researchers are defined as staff needing formal training in research and involvement in others' research, and 'midiphyte' researchers as those with some training but needing support to develop research ideas.

Adaptation, Psychological↗
PubMed2005

A survey of interprofessional education in communication skills in health care programmes in the UK.

There is considerable evidence to indicate that patient satisfaction is directly related to the communication skills of health care providers. However, communication is an area in which health care practitioners often fail to meet patients' needs. Interprofessional education (IPE) is advocated as one way of improving health care communication for the consequent development of interprofessional care. However, poorly planned and delivered IPE can reinforce professional differences, so it is imperative that its introduction is based upon sound evidence of local need, opportunity and resources. A multidisciplinary and cross university project was designed to identify opportunities for, and best practice in, IPE in communication skills amongst undergraduate health care practitioners within one Workforce Development Directorate (WDD) in England. Methods included a comprehensive literature review of relevant educational initiatives, together with telephone and e-mail interviews with key informants in higher education institutions (HEIs) across the UK. This paper reports the findings from the interviews. Based upon these findings, a series of recommendations are made for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of IPE in communication skills, which should be taken into account by local curriculum planning groups.

Communication↗
PubMed2004

Phenomenology.

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Data Collection↗
PubMed2002

An overview of three different approaches to the interpretation of qualitative data. Part 1: Theoretical issues.

In this paper, the first of two, Helena Priest, Paula Roberts and Leslie Woods discuss the essential features and methods inherent within three approaches to the interpretation of qualitative data. An overview of three methodologies commonly used in nursing and healthcare research is presented: grounded theory, qualitative content analysis and narrative analysis. The paper considers the philosophical bases of the three methods and the principles inherent within each analytical approach. Key stages and steps are presented and described.

Abstracting and Indexing↗
PubMed2002

An overview of three different approaches to the interpretation of qualitative data. Part 2: Practical illustrations.

This paper continues the discussion of the essential features and methods inherent within three approaches to the interpretation of qualitative data presented in Part 1 (Priest et al 2002). Leslie Woods, Helena Priest and Paula Roberts explore the use of grounded theory, qualitative content analysis and narrative analysis through the use of an illustrative example.

Data Collection↗
PubMed2002

An approach to the phenomenological analysis of data.

In this paper, Helena Priest describes and justifies a phenomenological research method that may be used to explore complex and nebulous concepts relevant to nursing and health care, for example, the concept of 'caring'. The history and development of Husserlian phenomenology are outlined, followed by an account of the use of phenomenology within nursing research. Tensions inherent in the use of Husserlian phenomenology in nursing research are noted. A phenomenological approach to data analysis, designed to address some of these tensions, is described and compared with several well-established phenomenological analysis strategies. Issues of reliability, validity and generalisability are discussed, as are limitations in the use of the approach, before conclusions relevant to healthcare researchers are drawn.

Empathy↗
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Education and training for acute care delivery: a needs analysis.

Technological and clinical advances have led to increased levels of patient dependency and shorter hospital stay, such that they are now often managed on general wards. Have staff been trained or educated for this change in focus? This project was designed to identify the education and training needs of health care professionals in assessing and managing acutely physically ill hospital patients, within the boundaries of one Strategic Health Authority (SHA) in the UK. Participants identified the knowledge, skills and resources required to assess and manage acutely ill patients. These issues may be addressed through the provision of an appropriate range of structured educational programmes and experiences with the ultimate aim of improving standards of patient care.

Continuity of Patient Care↗
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Reliability and validity in research.

This article examines reliability and validity as ways to demonstrate the rigour and trustworthiness of quantitative and qualitative research. The authors discuss the basic principles of reliability and validity for readers who are new to research.

Attitude of Health Personnel↗