Table 5 CNCs perceptions of components of the domain ‘Research’ (n = 16)
From: The role of a clinical nurse consultant in an Australian Health District: a quantitative survey
Grade | Functions | Grade 1 | Grade 2 | Grade 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
n = 6 (%) | n = 9 (%) | n = 1 (%) | ||
Grade 1 | Initiates, conducts and disseminates the findings of locally based research in specialty. | 3 (50) | 5 (56) | 0 (0) |
Grade 1 | Participates as co-researcher in larger studies. | 5 (83) | 8 (89) | 1 (100) |
Grade 1 | Manages research projects requiring clinical contribution from others. | 3 (50) | 2 (22) | 1 (100) |
Grade 2 | Adapts and applies related scientific research to a clinical specialty | 3 (50) | 4 (44) | 1 (100) |
Grade 2 | Initiates original research projects. | 2 (33) | 1 (11) | 0 (0) |
Grade 2 | Disseminates own research results through specialist publications and presentations. | 1 (17) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
Grade 3 | Acts as principal researcher in significant/large scale research studies | 1 (17) | 1 (11) | 1 (100) |
Not applicable. | 0 (0) | 1 (11) | 0 (0) |