Role of Nurses in

Nursing Research
S U B M I T T E D B Y: S I C H E M EVO R A
 What Is Nursing Research?

• Research is a systematic inquiry that uses disciplined

methods to answer questions and solve problems. The
ultimate goal of the research is to develop, refine, and
expand a body of knowledge.

• Nursing research is a systematic inquiry designed to

develop knowledge about issues of importance to
nurses, including nursing practice, nursing education,
administration, and Informatics.

• Nursing research develops knowledge about health and

- NEIL ARMSTRONG the promotion of health over the full lifespan, care of
persons with health problems and disabilities, and
nursing actions to enhance the ability of individuals to
respond effectively to actual or potential health
problems.
ROLE OF NURSES IN NURSING
RESEARCH
The Principal Investigator has the primary
responsibility for ensuring the ethical conduct of
the research study. It oversees all aspects of a
clinical trial from protocol design, recruitment,
data collection, analysis and interpretation of the
result.
 Patient/Client Advocate During
Study
All nurses have the responsibility to act as patient/client advocates when their
patients/clients are involved in research. This advocacy involves making sure that the
ethical aspects of research are upheld. 
Nurses should help answer questions and explain a study to potential participants
before the study begins. They also might be available during the study to answer
questions or provide support to study participants. Role of nurse in research
A person who helps guide a patient through the healthcare system. This includes
help going through the screening, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of a medical
condition, such as cancer. A patient advocate helps patients communicate with their
healthcare providers so they get the information they need to make decisions about
their health care. Patient advocates may also help patients set up appointments for
doctor visits and medical tests and get financial, legal, and social support. They may
also work with insurance companies, employers, case managers, lawyers, and others
who may have an effect on a patient’s healthcare needs. Also called patient navigator.
.
Role of Nurses in Nursing Research
is very important because it helps them
advance their field, stay updated and offer
better patient care. Information more
effectively to develop their own
conclusions.
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