Keywords

Research coordinator, Research, Nurse coordinator

 

Authors

  1. Rickard, Claire M. PhD, RN, GradDipN(CritCare)
  2. Roberts, Brigit L. RN, Cert ICU
  3. Foote, Jonathon RN, Cert ICU
  4. McGrail, Matthew R. PhD Candidate, BSc(Hons), GradDipIT

Abstract

Research coordinators in intensive care are a growing specialty about which little is known. This cross-sectional study surveyed the Australia and New Zealand Intensive Care Research Coordinators' Group (n = 49) regarding demographics, education, employment history, job structure, and role content. Most research coordinators were highly qualified and experienced nurses who undertake pharmaceutical trials, multicenter projects, departmental medical and nursing research, audits and data registries, and their own projects.