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. 

Workshop outcome

The workshops, held on September 27th and 28th, 2024, at the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Centre in Lahore, aimed to enhance the research capacity of nurses and midwives in Pakistan following a training-the-trainer model and with a special focus on community engagement. The events were led by expert facilitators from SKMCH&RC, Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University Islamabad, and MESH. The workshop offered 7.5 Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)/Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit points, adding further value to participants' professional development.

Workshops:

The workshops focused on empowering nurses to integrate evidence-based research into their practice. The sessions combined theoretical knowledge with interactive activities, including group work, case studies, and poster presentations, fostering engagement and collaboration.

Key Outcomes:

  • Improved knowledge: Pre- and post-test scores demonstrated significant gains, with participants achieving an average increase of over 30% in their research knowledge.
  • Enhanced skills: Attendees learned to develop research proposals, apply methodologies, and engage communities in research.
  • Broader impact: The event strengthened collaboration among nurses from diverse institutions, creating a foundation for future research initiatives.
  • Positive feedback: Participants highly appreciated the content, interactivity, and focus on community-based research, with suggestions for more frequent workshops.

Attendance:

Despite adverse weather conditions, the events saw 77 participants, including nursing officers, clinical managers, educators, and scholars from prominent institutions across Lahore, reflecting strong dedication and a wide-reaching impact.

Recommendations:

  • Conduct workshops periodically to sustain momentum in research capacity building.
  • Include sessions on bedside nursing research and emphasize research's impact on patient outcomes.
  • Promote the outcomes of nursing research broadly within healthcare and academic communities.
  • Provide more hands-on, interactive training and address specific skills such as data analysis and proposal writing.

Conclusion:

These workshops marked a significant step toward enhancing nursing research capacity in Pakistan. By equipping participants with essential research skills and fostering a culture of evidence-based practice, it contributed to advancing healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. With 7.5 CNE/CME credit points, the workshops further supported professional development, encouraging participants to apply their newly gained knowledge to promote evidence-based practice and community health initiatives. The participants expressed a strong commitment to continuing professional development, highlighting the need for sustained efforts in nursing and midwifery research capacity strengthening initiatives.