NEONI's Nursing Research Database Created to Support its Members

Posted On Jan 27, 2015 | Cleveland

NEONI’s nursing research database, created to support Northeast Ohio nursing educators, students in the research process and clinical and administrative nurses, has entered its beta-testing phase. It was developed and is maintained by the Research Division of The Center for Health Affairs/NEONI’s Practice, Education, Research, Quality and Safety (PERQS) Center.

“Northeast Ohio nursing programs are committed to teaching and growing nursing research,” said Rita Spirko, MSN, RN, PERQS Center director, The Center for Health Affairs/NEONI. “NEONI’s nursing research database was built to serve practicing nurses and nursing administrators in hospitals. We believe this is essential for future generations to be able to access nursing research that will help promote high-quality patient care and professional nursing practice.”

NEONI’s nursing research database includes a compilation of nursing research projects from member schools of nursing and hospitals. Using the database, educators can access ongoing, local research helping students understand the benefits of studying nursing elements and patient care. The database can foster collaborative partnerships between organizations and encourage best practice shared across the region.

“The ultimate goal of the research database is to utilize technology and communication to share research outcomes and integrate the transition of new evidence into practice,” Spirko said.

Currently, beta testing of NEONI’s nursing research database is taking place at Akron Children’s Hospital, Summa Barberton Hospital, Kent State University and Ursuline College. Beta testing is expected to be completed at the end of the first quarter and is anticipated to be available to NEONI members by the third quarter of 2015.

This is a proprietary database that is password-protected. It will not be available for public use.

For more information on NEONI’s nursing research database, please contact Rita Spirko via email or at 216.255.3654.

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