Scottish Government

Choices and challenges
The strategy for research and development in nursing and midwifery in Scotland

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Contents

Foreword by the Minister for Health and Community Care
Introduction by the Chief Nursing Officer
1. Setting the context
• Context of research and development within NHSScotland
• Research and development drivers within NHSScotland
• Nursing and midwifery research
• Support opportunities for nursing and midwifery research and development within NHSScotland
2. Developing the strategy
• Principles underpinning the strategy
• Strategy objectives
• The strategy process
3. The strategy for research and development in nursing and midwifery
• Developing infrastructure
• Adopting a focused approach
• Building an evidence-based culture
• Promoting dissemination
Choices and challenges...
References
Appendix 1: Taskforce membership
Appendix 2: Research Assessment Exercise 2001: Performance of individual Nursing and Midwifery Departments in the UK