Course 7: Research in MS Nursing Practice (2022-)

Course 7 gives nurses a clear understanding of the value of research, why it is important in MS nursing and how it can be implemented in clinical practice to improve patient outcomes. Upon completion, nurses will have a good understanding of the basic components of MS research, along with a clear idea of the different roles and responsibilities available in nursing research. The course also explains the importance of using evidence from research in the clinical context.

What you will Learn

Nurses will gain a clear understanding of the value of nursing research and why it is important in MS care. They will understand the basics of the research process and the different ways that nurses can become more involved in research projects. They will recognise the importance of research in terms of improving patient outcomes.

Target Audience

This course has been developed by experts to meet the educational needs of nurses who have an interest in optimising the management of people with MS.

Expert Working Group

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Amy Perrin-Ross (Co-Chair) Neuroscience nurse / Neuroscience Program coordinator Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, IL USA	Wolfgang Kohler (Co-Chair) Neurologist University of Leipzig Germany	Piet Eelen Clinical Nurse Specialist National MS Centre Melsbroek Belgium	Louise Jarrett MS Clinical Nurse Specialist Royal Devon Eastern Services Independent Nurse Prescriber Honorary Lecturer, Plymouth University UK	Prof. Dr. phil Anne Rahn Section for Research and Teaching in Nursing Institute of Social Medicine and Epidemiology University of Lubeck Germany

Contributors

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Ann Van Remoortel MS Research Nurse National MS Centre Melsbroek Belgium	Eirini Samdanidou Research Nurse National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery London, UK	Heidi Schilling MS Nurse	Nurse from Anne Rahn video

Duration

The estimated time to complete this course is 5 hours.

Method of Participation

There are no fees for participating in this activity. Participants must:

1. Read the learning objectives

2. Participate in the entire educational activity

3. Complete the exam for the course, achieving a pass mark of 75% or more

4. Complete the feedback survey

A certificate of completion will be available to download upon successful completion of the course.

Practical Information

Curator

Amy Perrin Ross

Time To Complete

300 minutes