UCSF Health Center for Nursing Excellence & Innovation and UCSF School of Nursing Office of Research are pleased to announce the call for proposals for the 2023 UCSF Clinical Nursing Research (CNR) Grant.
Application deadline is December 1, 2023 23:59 PST
Contact [email protected] with questions
Primary goals of this grant:
- Foster the spirit of clinical inquiry amongst nurses at UCSF Health
- Develop knowledge and skills for applying scientific methods to answer clinical research questions
- Develop and strengthen partnerships between faculty investigators and clinical nurses to design and implement clinically meaningful research projects that lead to new knowledge that positively impacts the healthcare of patients/families
Consistent with the standards of the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program for nursing excellence, participation in activities that generate evidence for nursing practice is a standard for professional nursing at UCSF. The CNR grant supports nurses’ abilities to contribute to the new knowledge, innovation, and improvement pillar of the 2023-2025 UCSF Nursing Strategic Plan through rigorous scientific research.
Proposals may be funded up to $15,000. Funding preference will be given to projects aligned with UCSF Health's vision, values, and strategic goals.
- Quality and Patient Safety
- Workforce Health and Wellness
- Equitable Care Delivery
- Community and Population Health
Past Grant Awardees
| Year | Funded Projects |
|---|---|
| 2022 |
Identification of Subgroups of Oncology Patients with Distinct Difficult Intravenous Access Profiles and Associated Risk Factors Principal Investigators Emely Alfaro, MS, RN, CNS, OCN, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Adult Infusion Services, UCSF Health Christine Miaskowski, PhD, RN, FAAN, Professor, Department of Physiological Nursing, UCSF School of Nursing Project Summary Oncology patients are at increased risk for difficult intravenous access (DIVA), defined as at least two failed attempts at venous cannulation. Identifying these patients can guide nurses to intervene early to avoid infusion-related complications; avoid unnecessary pain; decrease patient’s level of anxiety and stress; and successfully administer life-saving chemotherapy treatment. This study aims to evaluate the risk factors for DIVA in oncology patients receiving a course of chemotherapy and describe oncology nurses’ beliefs about patient-related risk factors for DIVA. |
| 2022 |
Feasibility and Efficacy of Enhanced Stress Resilience Training for Psychosocial and Occupational Wellbeing of Critical Care Nurses Principal Investigators Mya Childers, MS RN CCRN-K, 6/10 ICC unit, UCSF Health Brian Cunningham, BSN, RN, CCRN-CSC, 6/10 ICC unit, UCSF Health Soo-Jeong Lee, RN, PhD, FAAOHN, Associated Professor, Department of Community Health Systems, UCSF School of Nursing Project Summary There is an urgent need for evidence-based interventions to mitigate burnout among nurses at UCSF and nationwide. Enhanced Stress Resilience Training (ESRT) is an innovative mindfulness-based intervention tailored for clinicians in high-pressure work environments, such as surgical trainees. Using a randomized wait-list controlled trial design, this study will establish feasibility and efficacy of ESRT for critical care nurses who have been highly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. |
| 2021 |
Development of a Screening Tool Used to Identify Patients Admitted for Scheduled Surgical Procedures Who May Require Low-Dose Intravenous Ketamine to Optimize Post-Operative Pain Management in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Principal Investigators Ashley Thomas, BSN, RN, Clinical Nurse, Peri-anesthesia Services, UCSF Health Michele M. Pelter, PhD, RN, FAHA, Associate Professor, Department of Physiological Nursing, UCSF School of Nursing Project Summary Patients on chronic opioid therapy presenting for scheduled surgical procedures may experience inadequately controlled pain in the post-operative period. Ketamine has been shown to decrease post-operative pain and opioid consumption, yet the key is early identification of patients and timely initiation of intravenous (IV) ketamine infusions. The goal of this study is to develop and validate a screening tool for surgical patients who would benefit from IV ketamine to optimize post-operative pain management. |
| 2021 |
A Novel Educational Intervention and Standardized High Frequency Percussive Ventilation Management Protocol for Neonatal and Pediatric Ground and Air Interfacility Transport: A Safety and Feasibility Study Principal Investigators Alison Horton, RN, MS, CPNP-AC, Neonatal and Pediatric Interfacility Transport Nurse, UCSF Health Sandra Staveski, PhD, RN, CPNP-AC, FAAN, Assistant Professor, Department of Family Health Care Nursing, UCSF School of Nursing Project Summary High Frequency Percussive Ventilation (HFPV) is a rare form of ventilation available for transporting critically ill infants and children with severe acute respiratory failure to specialized pediatric centers. Interfacility transport is challenging due to a paucity of technical options, lack of personnel educated to use the equipment, and limited evidence to guide management. This study examines the feasibility of implementing a novel educational intervention and a standardized HFPV management protocol to support transport teams during interfacility transport of children requiring HFPV. |
| 2020 |
Preventing Delirium During Hospitalization Using a Non-Pharmacological Nursing Action Bundle Principal Investigators Chin-Chin Montesa, BSN, RN-BC, Clinical Nurse, 15 Long Acute Care Medicine, UCSF Health Mijung Park, PhD, MPH, RN, Associate Professor, Department of Family Health Care Nursing, UCSF School of Nursing Project Summary The study's overarching goals are to (1) develop strategies for implementing the Delirium Bundle and (2) build a capacity for qualitative program evaluation among nursing staff on an acute care medicine unit. |
| 2020 |
Racial Health Equity in the Intensive Care Nursery Principal Investigators Olga Smith MS, RN, Nurse Supervisor, Center for Pregnancy Options, UCSF Health Linda Franck PhD, RN, FAAN, Professor, Department of Family Health Care Nursing, UCSF School of Nursing Project Summary A growing body of research has identified racism as the leading cause of disparate outcomes between populations in healthcare. Little is known about the perceptions of racism by parents of critically ill infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) setting. This study aimed to explore the lived experiences of parents of infants receiving NICU care, and specifically how parents perceive their interactions with NICU and hospital staff, to better understand if and how racism in the NICU was experienced by parents. |
| 2020 |
Racial Health Equity in the Intensive Care Nursery Principal Investigators Olga Smith MS, RN, Nurse Supervisor, Center for Pregnancy Options, UCSF Health Linda Franck PhD, RN, FAAN, Professor, Department of Family Health Care Nursing, UCSF School of Nursing Project Summary A growing body of research has identified racism as the leading cause of disparate outcomes between populations in healthcare. Little is known about the perceptions of racism by parents of critically ill infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) setting. This study aimed to explore the lived experiences of parents of infants receiving NICU care, and specifically how parents perceive their interactions with NICU and hospital staff, to better understand if and how racism in the NICU was experienced by parents. |
| 2019 |
Investigating Barriers and Facilitators of Implementing Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative: A Qualitative Study with In-Hospital Healthcare Providers Principal Investigators Susan McLaughlin MPH, RN, IBCLC, Intensive Care Nursery, UCSF Health Ifeyinwa Asiodu, PhD, RN, IBCLC, Assistant Professor, Department of Family Health Care Nursing, UCSF School of Nursing Project Summary The overall goal of this research study was to investigate in-hospital and outpatient healthcare staff and providers’ experiences with implementation of the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding and determine the degree of implementation or concerns for the recommended practices. |