Back row L to R- Marita Titler, Vicki Kraus, Emily Griffin, Kathleen Buckwalter, Michele Wagner, Jody Kurtt Front row L to R- Victoria Steelman, Sarah Smith, Laura Cullen

Conduct of research is an integral component of the Research, Quality, and Outcomes Management Program. Conduct of research is facilitated through the Department Research Committee, co-chaired by Marita Titler, PhD, RN, FAAN (marita-titler@uiowa.edu) and Vicki Kraus, PhD, ARNP, CDE (vicki-kraus@uiowa.edu). The committee is composed of eleven masters'- and PhD- prepared nurses who are skilled in:

• Reviewing research proposals
• Providing consultation to staff about the conduct of clinical research
• Grant writing
• Use of evidence in practice

Functions of the Research Committee are to:

• Review research proposals effecting the Department of Nursing for protection of human subjects and anticipated impact upon departmental resources
• Encourage and support the conduct and dissemination of nursing research at UI Hospitals and Clinics, regionally, nationally, and inernationally
• Provide education and consultation to nursing staff on conducting research, proposal development, and grant writing
• Develop mechanisms for using evidence-based practice to improve quality of care
• Provide leadership for use of research findings and other evidence as an integral component of clinical practice and management decision making
• Promote discussion and exchange of information regarding status of evidence-based practice and process improvement projects
• Provide education and consultation to staff regarding the process and product of evidence-based practice projects
• Maintain committee liaison and communication with the College of Nursing to encourage collaborative research and joint evidence-based practice projects among UI Hospitals and Clinics staff, faculty, and students
• Provide interface for communication and cooperation with the College of Nursing, Human Subjects Office, and Sponsored Programs Office
• Consult with process improvement and evidence-based practice project teams about the critique of research and funding opportunities
• Develop selected areas for interdisciplinary research and/or evidence-based practice that are strategically aligned with departmental and institutional goals
• Provide a liaison to the Nursing Quality Management Committee, the Nursing Patient Education Committee, and the Nursing Staff Education Committee

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