NURSING RESEARCH EMPHASIS GRANT/DOCTORAL PROGRAMS

本文提出的NRE/DPN提案的总体目标是在 美国天主教大学护理学院进行了一项特别的研究 在所述感兴趣区域中的重点（即，护理与生活质量 慢性病）。 重点是护理在协助或促进 慢性病患者生活质量的改善， 与学校和大学的理念和使命，在条款 为人类服务的承诺。 实现这一目标的方法 确定和阐明研究重点领域的最终目标 美国天主教大学护理学院，是通过 开展一组与主要兴趣领域有关的小型研究。 拟议的项目组成研究包括：血液透析和有效 社会环境;慢性病护理诊断;性意识 慢性病患者的护理困境 病入膏肓;幸存配偶的需求和应对资源; 沟通训练与护患互动及现实导向 为困惑的老年人服务。 一种呈现光泽的力量， 相对于博士教育的成分研究，涉及到差异 设计和方法由教师研究人员阐述，提供 学生在研究实习设置方面的广泛经验。 在 总之，本项目的总体目标是发展和增加 天主教大学的学生和教师的研究能力 美国大学，在学校内提供学术氛围， 卓越和学术追求的知识适合当代 护理学博士教育。

The overall aim of the NRE/DPN proposal as presented herein is to develop within the Catholic University of America School of Nursing a particular research emphasis in the stated interest area (i.e., Nursing and Quality of Life in Chronic Illness). A focus upon the role of nursing in assisting or facilitating the improvement in quality of life of the chronically ill patient, is consistent with the philosophy and mission of both the school and the University, in terms of a commitment of service to mankind. The methodology for achieving the ultimate aim of identifying and articulating a research emphasis area particular to The Catholic University of America School of Nursing, is through the development of a group of small studies related to the primary interest area. The proposed project component studies include: Hemodialysis and Effective Social Environment; Nursing Diagnosis in the Chronically Ill; Sexual Awareness for the Care of the Chronically Ill; Nursing Dilemmas in the Care of the Hopelessly Ill; Needs and Coping Resources Identified by Surviving Spouses; Communication Training and Nurse-Client Interaction; and A Reality Orientation Program for the Confused Elderly. A strength of the presented luster of component studies of relative to doctoral education, relates to the differential designs and methodologies articulated by the faculty researchers, providing for a breadth of student experience in terms of research practicum settings. In sum, the general goal of the project herein proposed is to develop and increase the research capabilities of both students and faculty at The Catholic University of America, providing within the school the climate of academic excellence and scholarly pursuit of knowledge appropriate to contemporary doctoral education in nursing.