Using the making Visible the ImpaCT Of Research (VICTOR) questionnaire to evaluate the benefits of a fellowship programme for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals

CONCLUSION: There were some challenges with the fellowship programme, but all recipients found it to be a positive experience and undertook significant scholarly activity.IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: A contractual agreement must be established to foster committed partnerships between higher education institutions (HEIs) and the NHS. HEIs and the NHS should conduct frank discussions of the challenges encountered in fellowship programmes. Positive initiatives and outcomes in tertiary education and clinical settings should be shared to improve fellows' experiences and enhance partnerships between HEIs and the NHS. Job descriptions should include time allocation to review fellowship candidates' applications regardless of outcome. The showcasing of research successes and the benefits of NMAHP research must evolve to secure organisational 'buy in', which is the precursor to widening access to clinical academic pathways.PMID:37795565 | DOI:10.7748/nr.2023.e1864

Source: Nurse Researcher - October 5, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Carolyn Spring Julie Hogg Judith Holliday Jo Cooke Rachel M Taylor Source Type: research