Engaging Nursing Community in Enhancing Research Utilization in Lahore, Pakistan

For nurses and midwives
Two in-person workshops

27 & 28 September 2024

Time: 09:00-17:00 (Lahore, Pakistan)
Location: Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, 7 A Khayaban-e-Firdousi, Block R3 Block R 3 M.A Johar Town, Lahore, Pakistan
Language: English & Urdu
Target Audience: Nurse Instructors, clinical nurse managers, nurse midwives, and graduate nursing scholars from Pakistan
Event capacity: 50 for each workshop

Nurses are integral to healthcare, yet often their role in research utilization is overshadowed by other priorities. This workshop aims to enhance nurses' ability to utilize and conduct research, thereby improving patient care through evidence-based practices. The workshop will provide nurses with the knowledge and skills to engage in research methodologies that promote community health and generate ideas for future projects.

 

     

Workshop objectives and expected outcomes

  1. Understanding Research in Nursing:
    • Objective: Grasp the importance and components of research in nursing.
    • Outcome: Nurses will learn to integrate research into their practice and apply research evidence to improve patient care.
  2. Conceptualizing and Proposing Research:
    • Objective: Generate and refine research ideas and learn to create research proposals.
    • Outcome: Participants will develop and present research ideas relevant to their clinical settings and produce comprehensive research proposal outlines.
  3. Designing Research Methodologies for Community Engagement:
    • Objective: Recognize the value of community involvement in research.
    • Outcome: Participants will draft research methodologies tailored to their research ideas, ensuring they are relevant and feasible.
  4. Introduction to The Global Health Network Resources:
    • Objective: Learn how The Global Health Network resources can support research development.
    • Outcome: Participants will utilize The Global Health Network tools and resources to aid in the development of their research proposals.
  5. Train-the-Trainer Model Implementation:
    • Objective: Equip nurses to train others in research utilization.
    • Outcome: Participants will be prepared to disseminate knowledge and practices within their organizations, fostering a culture of research.
  6. Promoting Collaborative Research Culture:
    • Objective: Encourage collaboration among nursing professionals.
    • Outcome: Participants will build networks with peers and research experts, promoting ongoing collaboration and support for research initiatives.

This workshop represents a significant step in empowering nurses in Pakistan to lead and engage in research that will ultimately improve healthcare outcomes.