Changing the Culture of Mental Health Nursing: the Contribution of Nursing Clinical Development Units
Year: 2005
Type: article
Abstract: The reluctance of nurses to utilise research findings in their practice has been extensively discussed in the literature. Nursing Clinical Development Units (NCDU) represent one approach to facilitating a greater interaction between research and nursing practice. This paper presents the results of an impact evaluation of an NCDU program operating in Victoria, Australia. In-depth interviews were conducted with participants in the NCDU program (n = 14). The findings suggest an increase in accessing and ultilising research by nurses since the introduction of the program, with an increased focus on evidence-based practice.
Source: Issues in Mental Health Nursing
Authors: Brenda Happell, Trish Martin
Institution: The University of Melbourne
Language: English
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2088807366