Lindsay Welch and colleagues describe how a system that involves rotating nurses between a respiratory centre and a research unit has delivered research data while improving the care of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Southampton Research and Development Department has managed several chronic obstructive pulmonary disease research studies, leading to the development of a unique nurse management model. This model has ensured that research recruitment targets are met, skilled respiratory nursing care is delivered, and evidence-based practice is translated into the clinical environment.
Nursing Management. 19, 10, 14-19. doi: 10.7748/nm2013.03.19.10.14.e707
Correspondence Peer reviewThis article has been subject to double blind peer review
Conflict of interestNone declared
Received: 07 September 2012
Accepted: 11 December 2012
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