Module 4: Research & LTC
101 4.1.2 Contributing to LTC Research
NPs have many roles in research:
- Critically appraise and apply relevant theory and evidence in providing healthcare services
- Identify research opportunities and conduct or support research activities
- Identify and implement research-based innovations for improving resident care
- Act as a change agent through knowledge translation and exchange
- As a participant in research studies
NPs play a role in implementing evidence into LTC practice and can reduce the knowledge-practice gap:
- NPs can accelerate the integration & adoption of interventions, policies & evidence-based practice into standard healthcare practice to improve patient care & outcomes
- NPs need to be aware that Implementation Science (IS) is characterized by various research designs & methodologies, partnerships & stakeholders