| Rokiah Mahmud |
THE Pengiran Anak Puteri Rashidah Sa’adatul Bolkiah (PAPRSB) Institute of Health Sciences (IHS) Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) organised a one-day workshop as part of the 2nd Nursing and Midwifery Student Research Conference held yesterday.
The single-day conference, held at the main lecture theatre extension building, PAPRSB IHS, UBD, was themed ‘Impact of Research Culture in Quality Care’. In her welcoming remarks, Armah binti Tengah Programme Leader for Nursing and Midwifery PAPRSB IHS, UBD said that the chosen theme aimed to set a platform for nursing and midwifery students to appraise their research.
“The conference provides an opportunity for local and international nursing and midwifery students to share their experiences and best practices on matters that are ultimately affecting patient’s care, enhancing the health and thus quality of life in our community,” she said.
“It is hoped that the participants will be able to increase their effectiveness in leading the nursing and midwifery profession’s efforts to shape the ongoing transformation in the healthcare system.”
She added that, throughout the 21st Century, the role of nurses and midwives has evolved significantly where they work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, classrooms, community health departments, business sectors and home health care. However the primary goal of professional nurses and midwives remains the same, to be the client’s advocate and to provide optimal care on the basis of evidence obtained through research.
“Research is typically not among the traditional responsibilities of an entry-level nurse or midwife. Many nurses and midwives are involved in either direct patient care or administrative aspects of health care. Nursing research is a growing field in which individuals within the profession can contribute a variety of skills and experiences to the scene of nursing care,” she continued.
Two research students of PAPRSB, IHS, UBD who participated in the workshop. – PHOTOS: ROKIAH MAHMUD
A section of attendees.
The conference in Brunei aimed to present the impact of research culture in quality patient care. In the context of evidence based practice era, it is believed that enculturating students with appropriate research skills is a key to improve quality patient care.
The objectives of the conference were to demonstrate the elements and influence of research culture in nursing and midwifery practice, present how research projects of nurses and midwifes contribute to quality patients care, utilise the conference as a method for fruitful discussion in the area of future nursing and midwifery careers, practice, education and research as well as provide opportunities for professional development, networking, mentoring, partnership and collaboration.
The official opening ceremony was officiated by Chair Professor Dr David Koh Soo Quee, Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation), UBD who later on delivered his keynote address based on the theme.
Dr Suriadi, Chairman of Research and Community Services, Institute of Nursing Muhammadiyah University, Pontianak Indonesia delivered a presentation titled ‘Incorporating Clinical Research in Nursing a Midwifery Education’, while another speaker from University of Malaya, Associate Professor Dr Khatijah Abdullah, delivered a presentation on ‘Challenges and Opportunities in Incorporating Clinical Research in Nursing & Midwifery Practice’.
Professor Munikumar Ramasamy Venkatasalu from PAPRSB IHS, UBD presented his paper on ‘Clinical Elements of Research Culture in Nursing & Midwifery Practice’. Eight local student research projects and 10 innovation research project proposals were presented from Bachelor of Health Sciences (Nursing & Midwifery)students and at least four postgraduate students presented their projects.
The conference was attended by some 200 participants ranging from nurses, midwives and other health practitioners from private and public medical agencies attended the conference.
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