10 October 2006
At the Frontier of Evidence-based Nursing Practice -
Nethersole Nursing Practice Research Unit Opened Today
With challenges of nursing professionals in the 21 st century, the need for evidence-based practice and utilizing research findings in practice are well recognized among nursing professionals. Developing research, applying research to nursing practice as well as promoting a culture of evidence-based care are of great importance. It is also necessary to support nurses to understand and apply appropriate research. The establishment of the Nursing Practice Research Unit with a generous support from the Nethersole Endowment Fund by The Chinese University of Hong Kong Nethersole School of Nursing today was a timely step to achieve these aims.
The Nethersole Nursing Practice Research Unit (NNPRU), the first of its kind in Hong Kong, will design and test innovations in nursing practice that could be implemented, evaluated and disseminated to other local health care settings. In essence, the NNPRU will be the first ¡§model unit¡¨ where clinical protocols, clinical pathways, and the clinical technological and resource innovations (e.g. nurse-coordinated care) are developed, implemented, evaluated and disseminated to other health care settings in Hong Kong.
The specific objectives of the NNPRU are to:
- Provide education to nursing staff and students
- Develop innovative nursing practice
- Conduct research to promote excellence in practice
- Strengthen the interface between academic and clinical settings
- Provide health care services to local communities
This initiative is made possible with the joint collaboration with the Geriatrics and Rehabilitation Ward of the Department of Medicine and Geriatrics of the United Christian Hospital. With the pressing concerns of the aging population, there is an urgent need to develop innovations and excellence in the care of elderly patients. NNPRU also provides excellent opportunities for students to learn about the development and application of research in clinical practice.
For further information of the NNPRU, please visit the NNPRU website: http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/med/nur/nnpru/ or contact Professor Diana T F Lee of Nethersole School of Nursing of The Chinese University of Hong Kong at 2609 6227 or by email tzefanlee@cuhk.edu.hk.
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Unveiling the commemorative plaque at the Opening Ceremony of the Nethersole Nursing Practice Research Unit are (from left):
Professor David Thompson, Director, Nethersole School of Nursing, CUHK;
Ms Chan Yuet Kwai, Nursing Director, United Christian Medical Service;
Mr John K H Li, Chairman, United Christian Medical Service;
Mr Fung Sau Chung, Honorary Treasurer, The Executive Committee of The Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital;
Mrs June Li and Mr Li Fook Hing, OBE, Members, The Executive Committee of The Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital and Directors, United Christian Medical Service;
Dr C C Luk, Medical Director, United Christian Medical Service, and
Professor T F Fok, Dean, Faculty of Medicine, CUHK. |
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A group photo of the officiating and other guests at the Opening Ceremony of the Nethersole Nursing Practice Research Unit
(Front row from left):
Professor David Thompson, Director, Nethersole School of Nursing, CUHK;
Ms Chan Yuet Kwai, Nursing Director, United Christian Medical Service;
Mr John K H Li, Chairman, United Christian Medical Service;
Mr Fung Sau Chung, Honorary Treasurer, The Executive Committee of The Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital;
Mrs June Li and Mr Li Fook Hing, OBE, Members, The Executive Committee of The Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital and Directors, United Christian Medical Service;
Dr C C Luk, Medical Director, United Christian Medical Service, and
Professor T F Fok, Dean, Faculty of Medicine, CUHK. |
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